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LFS 302D – Asian Elephant Field Course [Course Offering]

Are you interested in exploring the welfare of wild animals? Do you want to join a cohort of students for an immersive cultural experience outside of North America? Are you curious to know how the behaviour of animals can be studied in the wild? If so, then the upcoming summer field course, LFS 302D – Asian Elephant Compassionate Conservation in Thailand, might be for you.

The Asian Elephant Compassionate Conservation field course explores how the science of animal well-being can be used in conservation to improve outcomes for animals, people, and the environment. Compassionate Conservation is a cross-disciplinary, scientific field that recognizes that the health and well-being of all living things – including humans – are connected.

Students will participate in an on-going research program from late June through July, 2022. Research will look at the behaviour, social dynamics, bioacoustics, and food ecology of a family re-wilded Asian elephants. Students will hike into a pristine bamboo and tropical evergreen forest to observe these elephants, assess the forest habitat, and survey other wildlife. Students will be accommodated in homestays by the local village. In addition to research activities, students will have the opportunity to participate in local activities.

Want to know more – attend a Zoom information session.

Thursday, February 17th, 5pm

Tuesday February 22nd, 3pm

https://ubc.zoom.us/j/65836154811?pwd=SXZNenloNDg2ZnNXdmg2YWlkYUQ1QT09

Additional Information:

Additional information including the application form can be found at: https://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:LFS302D

If you cannot attend the information session and you would like more information please contact the course instructor, Kristen Walker at kristen.walker@ubc.ca

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Job Opportunity: French and Spanish Translators for Animal Shelter Survey

Position Overview

The goal of the research project is to gain insight into the use of anxiety medications for cats and dogs in North America. To do so, we are launching a survey in Canada, the United Sates of America, and Mexico for shelter staff to report on their use of common anxiety medications.

Responsibilities

We are looking for students that can assist in translation of an English-language survey to French and Spanish (will hire different two students, one for each language translation). The English-language survey and consent documents will be provided to the student, and the responsibilities of the student will be to translate them to French or Spanish.

Compensation

The students will be paid $20 per hour for about 10 hours of total work.

Application Information

If you are interested in applying, please contact Bailey Eagan baileyhe@mail.ubc.ca indicating your interest, and qualifications, if you are interested in applying.

The goal is to complete all the translational work by March 31, 2022.

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MSc in Aquaculture at UBC

Research Area

As the aquaculture industry expands there is increasing push to reduce reliance on antibiotics and other chemicals to prevent or treat impacts from pests and pathogens. Methods to stimulate the immune system with the use of feed additives, or water treatments are of great benefit to the industry. This is a unique opportunity to work on a joint project with UBC and the Fisheries and Ocean Canada (DFO), in collaboration with leading finish aquaculture industries in the province. The successful candidate will lead scientific investigations into the use of fluvic acid as a feed and bath supplement for immune stimulation in locally important fish species for aquaculture, such sablefish, chinook salmon, rainbow trout, and/or arctic char. Desired outcomes of this study are to develop specific protocols for inclusion of these health additives into practices applicable to the hatchery environment.

Responsibilities

  • Capable of getting to PSEC (Pacific Science Enterprise Center) in West Vancouver
  • Daily fish care
  • Experimental setup
  • Data collection
  • Laboratory analysis
  • Data management
  • Statistical analysis
  • Thesis and scientific publication write-up
  • Eventual presentation of their results at a scientific meeting to transfer their gained knowledge to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor in Animal Science, Marine Biology, or Related Science Discipline with a minimum grade average of 70%
  • For students who have not yet completed degree, there is the option to start this project as part of a Work-Learn position.

How to Apply

Please submit a current CV, a cover letter outlining your motivation for the position, and the contact details of two references to Dr. Andrea Frommel.

Additional Information

If you want more information, please contact:

Dr. Andrea Frommel at andrea.frommel@ubc.ca
Aquaculture and Climate Change Lab
Faculty of Land and Food Systems, UBC

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Job Opportunity: Genetics Knowledge Transfer Advisor with Lactanet

Position Overview

Lactanet is looking for a Knowledge Transfer Advisor with an expertise in genetics for a permanent full-time position. As part of the Marketing and Communication Department, the incumbent develops and implements knowledge transfer and expertise marketing strategies for the products and services offered by Lactanet. They will work with content experts to carry out various knowledge transfer projects related to their fields of expertise. They will initiate, and take charge of the planning, coordination, and follow-up of knowledge transfer projects with the respective teams.

If the applicant is selected, they will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid formula or 100% remote, with the ability to have their main office in one of Lactanet’s offices in Saint-Anne de Bellevue, Quebec, or in Guelph, Ontario.

Responsibilities

Marketing and Communications (60%)

  • Develops the transfer strategy and the implementation of the communication plan for the identified projects.
  • Responsible for developing and executing marketing tools that are included in the transfer strategy with the Marketing and Communications team.
  • Oversees knowledge transfer projects within the Marketing and Communications team and liaises with the Genetics team.
  • Provides support to authors in the development of visuals/presentations to make the content accessible and understandable to our audience.
  • Provides content for the Savoir Laitier/Dairy Knowledge newsletter.
  • Writes interviews with producers or other industry partners, as needed, for publication in our tools (Dairy Knowledge, Dairy Evolution, Progress Report).

Genetics (40%)

  • In close collaboration with the Genetics experts, propose, develop, plan, and implement strategies, for the knowledge transfer tools as well as possessing the knowledge to help develop content according to context.
  • Participate in the development of projects or tools.
  • Propose, plan, and coordinate the transfer strategy related to projects.
  • Follow up on results and impact of the various strategies used.
  • Collaborate with partner organizations.
  • Monitor transfer strategies and tools as well as identifying opportunities for Lactanet.
  • Provide support to the Genetics team on other knowledge transfer tools depending on the department needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Sciences/Genetics, or any other relevant training
  • Good knowledge of genetics and related services applied to dairy cattle
  • At least three (3) years experience in a similar position (knowledge transfer and communications)
  • Excellent knowledge of French and English, written and spoken is a knowledge
  • Developed knowledge of virtual communication tools
  • Demonstrated skills in communication, outreach, writing, planning, and coordination
  • Marketing knowledge
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Innovative, creative, and quality/result oriented
  • Team player, willing to learn, and customer oriented

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Group Insurance and Pension Plan
  • Training and professional development opportunities

Application Information and Full Details

If you are interested in applying, send an email to careers@lactanet.ca with the subject line “Knowledge transfer advisor – Genetics Portfolio – National”

The full PDF is available at: https://lactanet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Knowledge-transfer-advisor-Genetics.pdf

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Job Opportunity: Summer IMP Field Technician with ES Crop Consultants

Position Overview:

The Summer IMP Field Technician with ES Crop Consultants will work over in the Lower Mainland of BC (Delta, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Abbotsford, and Pitt Meadows) to collect pest (insects, mites, diseases, and weeds) information  to help growers achieve more effective pest control.

The technician will be working primarily outdoors in all weather conditions within a team of other technicians and supervisors while also being able to drive throughout the Lower Mainland.

Field technicians gain experience in insect, mite, weed and disease identification. Field work, time management, collecting and organizing data are additional skills that are developed. Technicians gain a well-balanced view of both local and global agricultural issues. Former technicians have gone on to become permanent staff at E.S. Cropconsult Ltd. or on to other jobs at Agriculture Canada, BC Ministry of Agriculture, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and other agribusinesses.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor vegetable and/or berry crops for insects, mites, diseases and weeds
  • Collect field data and complete field data sheets with consistency and accuracy
  • Identify problems or irregularities in the fields being monitored
  • Communicate effectively with field crews and supervisors
  • Organize and file field data
  • Navigate between and within field sites
  • Assist on research projects (as available)

Requirements:

  • Mature work ethic
  • Interested in agriculture or reated disciplines
  • Able to work a physically demanding outdoor job
  • Previous work in ecology or agriculture is an asset
  • Access to a reliable vehicle, valid BC (or equivalent) drivers license class 7N or higher

Compensation:

$16/hour paid bi-weekly with an average work week of 32-40 hours.

Mileage will be paid at $0.53/km for the use of personal vehicles.

Vacation pay (4%) will be paid out with each pay cheque.

Application & Full Position Details:

https://escrop.com/s/2022-Job-Description-Field-Technician.pdf

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