Job Opportunity: UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre Student Worker

Preamble:

The University of B.C. Dairy Education and Research Centre is located in Agassiz, 130 km east of the UBC Point Grey Campus. The farm is required to operate on a financially self-sustaining basis. In addition to its operation as a fully functioning dairy (milk) production enterprise, the Centre plays a unique role as a centre for research, teaching, and technology transfer relating to dairy and forage production, agronomic crops and practices, and soils. These activities involve active participation by faculty members and students from U.B.C. and other universities, government specialists, industry groups, and individuals.

Primary Function:

To assist the farm staff in all duties relating to the dairy herd. Due to the nature of the position, some scheduling of duties on weekends and holidays is anticipated. In addition, the time required to perform the duties of the position is expected to vary from day to day.

Organizational Relationship:

The worker reports to the Manager.

Responsibilities:

To assist with day-to-day operations of the dairy herd
Assistance with milking, feeding of animals, haying or other
Assistance with research projects related to the dairy herd

Education and Training:

Post-secondary agricultural education an asset
Animal experience an asset

Skills:

Ability to work independently
Ability to excel at a varied work day
Possesses a keenness to learn

Pay:

$2712.67 per month

Duration:

May 1 to August 31

Housing:

Available on site

How to Apply:

Please email resumes to Mary Ann: dairy.centre@ubc.ca

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

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 17^th, 5pm

Tuesday February 22^nd, 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

February 7, 2022

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.

February 7, 2022

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

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

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