Description
Position Summary
The Future Harvest Partnership is a multi-year collaboration between Wilfrid Laurier University, the Territorial Agrifood Association (TAA) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI). Supported by an interdisciplinary team of leading academics from across North America, and informed by Indigenous Governments and traditional knowledge, the Partnership engages with food producers and local communities of the Northwest Territories to co-create research and generate useful insights for innovation and policy that can inform the development of a climate-resilient local food system.
Building a strong network and broad support for locally produced foods in the NWT is central to the project. In addition to research activities, the Research Associate is part of the core project team. Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI), their tasks will include liaising with project partners, creating content for new and existing communication tools and channels, and engaging new partners and the broader public in project outcomes and deliverables. This full-time position will be vital to disseminating research in the NWT and across Canada, as well as supporting project partners in increasing the profile of local food systems in the region. They will be based out of Yellowknife, NWT.
Responsibilities
Accountabilities
Hours of Work : The normal hours of work are 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm, Monday to Friday. Flexibility in hours will be required from time to time, including evening and / or weekend work when there are special events. When possible, the manager will adjust the work schedule so that no more than 35 hours are worked in a week.
Qualifications
Qualifications