UBC Haida Gwaii Institute Winter Term 1 and 2 2022/23 Courses and Programs

Haida Gwaii Institute Winter Term 1 & 2 Online Courses and On Haida Gwaii Programs

 

Winter Term 1 2022/23 (Sept to Dec 2022)

 

Winter Term 2 2022/23 (Jan to April 2023)

  • Online courses:
    • HGSE 371 Re-Storying History: Indigenous Perspectives with instructor Jasḵwaan Bedard
    • HGSE 394 Marine Conservation in British Columbia with instructor Dr. Lais Chaves

 

For online courses, UBC students can register directly through the UBC Student Service Centre, and non-UBC students must register through the HGI website: hginstitute.ca

 

For Haida Gwaii Semester programs (and their respective 5 courses), UBC and non-UBC students must apply through the HGI website: hginstitute.ca

Visit hginstitute.ca or email hg.institute@ubc.ca for more information.

50 Years of WWOOF: The Worldwide Movement that Made Sustainable Growing Accessible to Everyone

Zoom presentation: 4 pm Tuesday May 17, 2022

RSVP: Social@WWOOF.CA

In 1971, a London secretary named Sue Coppard started a world-wide movement to make organic growing accessible to everyone. The WWOOF community has since spread to over 130 countries, changing lives through cultural and educational exchange. Join Robin Young as he tells the story of WWOOF, and how the movement has changed the course of his life.

Strive Consulting Student Research Consultant – Agricultural Technology

Why Strive Consulting?

The Strive network consists of many members, consultants, and mentors.
Our mentors and alumni work at some of the world’s most desirable companies such as Tesla, Google, PWC, Deloitte, and more… Our consulting team only works with the best talent within the organization and provides opportunities for our ambitious students to get experience working on
meaningful projects with meaningful companies and leaders. The exposure and perspective that our student consultants gain from these experiences are what set us apart from the rest.

Position Description
Student Research Consultant – Agricultural Technology
This is a client-facing student research consulting role. The student will work in collaboration with the student research team on conducting secondary source research investigating possible applications and benefits of a client’s agricultural technology. The student will work with company founders and CEO to help steer the direction of further primary research on the application of their agricultural technology. The student will have the opportunity to develop consulting skills while furthering their professional network.

Responsibilities (subject to change)
● Secondary source research
● Critical appraisal of research methodology
● Research proposal development
● Presentation of research results and recommendations with clients
● Support research needs of design team

A strong applicant will display the following
● A strong interest in agricultural consulting
● Prior research experience or consulting experience (an asset)
● Currently studying agriculture, plant and soil sciences or related fields
● A high level of ambition, with a ‘self-starter’ attitude
● Proficiency in Powerpoint, Google docs, and Microsoft Teams
● Fluency in spoken and written English with strong professional communication skills

After submitting a resume to striveubc@gmail.com, applicants will be contacted directly for an interview with the STRIVE hiring team. We look forward to hearing from you!

BC SPCA Annual Wildlife Photography Contest

The BC SPCA’s annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest runs annually in July. We need a small team of dedicated volunteers to make this contest a success. Do you love B.C.’s diverse wildlife? Are you passionate about wild animals and urban wildlife? If you are self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic, we are looking for you!
The Volunteer Contest Coordinator requires a commitment of approximately two to six hours per week for the duration of the contest and includes such tasks as managing and labelling photo contest entries, and daily checking and response to contest emails. There will also be some required commitments in advance of the contest opening and after the conclusion of the contest. Volunteers should expect the position to last from mid-June through mid-August, with most hours occurring in the month of July.
You will be making a difference for wild animals by helping us raise funds for injured and orphaned wildlife in need at BC SPCA’s Wild ARC.
Knowledge or skills in photography and wildlife ID (birds and mammals in B.C.) is an asset, but not required.
To apply for this volunteer position, please send a copy of your resume and a brief introduction to erinryan@spca.bc.ca by April 30, 2022. This position will be done working from home, a computer with internet access is required.

Identifying Urban and Agricultural Drivers of Bat Abundance in Southwestern BC

WORK LEARN INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (May-August 2022)

I am looking for a full-time international undergraduate research assistant to help with fieldwork across Metro Vancouver aimed at identifying and understanding bat species distribution and diversity. The student will assist with the setup and installation of ultrasonic recorders, complete walking/vehicle bat surveys, and assist in data management tasks. The student must be a current international student at UBC (requirement of funding). The project is funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

This is a full-time position from May-August 2022 (16 weeks @ 35 hours/week) with a wage of $18.15/hour (including benefits).

To apply, visit the UBC CareersOnline website and search for “Bat Conservation Research Assistant” before March 20.

If you have any questions or issues accessing the job posting, please contact Matt Mitchell at matthew.mitchell@ubc.ca

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