Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Hourly - Research Assistant /Technician 1 Job Title CN Field Research Assistant-5 Department Research | Simard Lab | Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences | Faculty of Forestry Compensation Range $25.29 - $27.74 CAD Hourly Posting End Date December 3, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date March 31, 2026 There are multiple vacancies related to this job posting. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The CN Field Research Assistant will support research being conducted by Karen (Kiku) Dhanwant for her Graduate Studies Program in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences with Dr. Suzanne Simard. The position is part time with sporadic schedule due to weather conditions and crew availability. The research project is located on Haida Gwaii. Organizational Status The CN technician will report to Dr. Suzanne Simard and Jean Roach, and work under the supervision of Ms Dhanwant. Ms Dhanwant will train the field research technician to conduct field work as per standards laid out in the sampling protocols, including data entry. Work Performed The field research assistant will accompany and assist the lead researcher or a designated crew lead in conducting field work including the following: i. Field reconnaissance to verify suitability and accessibility of proposed research sites. ii. Field research planning and data collection iii. Cavity nester inventory including call playback surveys and incidental visual or auditory detections to locate nest sites iv. Red Breasted Sapsucker habitat assessments using standardized methods as per Thesis proposal and adapted as necessary. v. Landscape level habitat transects documenting stand structure, composition and cavity nester habitat features. vi. Data entry. Consequence of Error/Judgement The field research assistants will carry out the tasks in a timely manner and any delays could result in delaying the research project. Supervision Received Direct supervision by Graduate student and Dr. Simard. Supervision Given None Minimum Qualifications High school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion -The successful candidate should be physically fit, able to walk through the dense forest easily. -Able to read and write and communicate effectively -Ability to use computers, electronic devices. -Ability to get to the appointed meeting location for travel to work sites in remote areas of Haida Gwaii. Preferred Qualifications The purpose of this position is to develop community capacity and training in forest related learning and conservation work. Background in forest related work on Haida Gwaii such as forest inventories and data collection preferred but training can be provided. Class 5 driver's license would be an asset but not required. Preference will be given to Haida youth with experience and skills in cultural forest use or inventories and ecological surveys on Haida Gwaii. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
