Coordinator, Research Centres & Institutes (Food & Agriculture Institute)

Job Summary

The Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI) has many current and future research particular the FAI is co-leading a $3.1 million dollar grant from Genome Canada and expects to add new projects each year. Therefore the Coordinators primary role will be to oversee and facilitate a broad range of activities in support of these projects and activities of the FAI. Initially the project coordination focus will be the Genome Canada project.

The incumbent assists with records management reporting data management meeting organization event planning notetaking website organization and writing. The Coordinator assists with expense claims and prepares project plans for training and research projects.

The incumbent builds and sustains community relationships and partnerships and liaises with faculty and academic unit leads on campus to promote the FAI and its programs and to build partnerships within the university community.

For more information see the Position Description link above.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Science / Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in project management event planning and experience working in the Food and Agriculture industry is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience related to operating and managing a Research Centre with writing proposals and researching new funding.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong relationship building and public relations skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the Fraser Valley / Lower Mainland community agencies industry and business.
• Strong computer skills with competency in software programs including MS Office.
• Proficiency with Blackboard (or other online learning platforms) online meeting and event platforms (e.g. Zoom) and web content management systems.
• Knowledge of and relationships with communities that the Centre works closely with; awareness of equity diversity and inclusion practices and cultural sensitivity.
• Oral and written communication skills in an appropriate additional language would be an asset.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume through the job posting system by the application deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó : lo Tém : éxw (Stó : lo Land; Stó : lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó : lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan : IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and / or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to .Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and / or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1