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Field Course Opportunity: Introduction to Field Soil Classification and Assessment
BCIT is offering a field-based course that introduces the basics in soil classification and field descriptions and assessments using the Canadian System of Soil Classification (CSSC) and other common techniques used in natural resource management, including forestry, arboriculture, natural areas management and ecological restoration. Students will gain hands-on experience digging soil pits, interpreting soil horizons, hand texturing, differentiating soil humous forms and analyzing the implications of their findings for various resource management applications. This 12-hour course includes 10 hours of field training with hands-on exercises at two different field sites in the Lower Mainland. The course begins with 2 hours of introduction online prior to the field days. Students are required to arrange their own transportation to the field sites. This course is applicable for anyone working or studying in natural sciences, ecological restoration, forestry, resource management, arboriculture, planners, stewardship outreach and education.
Thu May 27 – Sun May 30
Cost: $285.00
See the BCIT webpage for more information.
New Course Offering! APBI 462: Conservation Agriculture and Biodiversity Monitoring
Widespread biodiversity loss is occurring rapidly worldwide, often driven by agricultural activities. At the same time, the biodiversity present in agricultural systems contributes to the critical processes that underlie food production and a variety of ecosystem services that benefit people. Students in the course will participate in ongoing biodiversity monitoring in agro-ecosystems using real-world survey techniques and assessment protocols, evaluate how different management actions and decisions on diversified farms and landscapes influence biodiversity, and discuss how biodiversity contributes to ecosystem services and food production.
This is an intensive summer field course, consisting of a combination of lectures, interactive class discussions, seminars from experts in the field, field based lab activities, data analysis lab activities, and tutorials, primarily based at UBC Farm. The class meets every weekday while the course is scheduled, with lectures and expert seminars occurring daily, followed by a one-hour break, and then concluding with a three hour lab time, in the field at UBC Farm, in the Farm Yurt, or in the Farm Marquee Space. Lab activities will be primarily group based, with individual components, led by the course instructor and TA. There is one nighttime lab activity (frog call survey).
Course dates: May 10-May 20 (9-days). Summer Term 1.
See the course overview for more details.
Job Opportunity: Range Agrologist
The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development is responsible for the stewardship of provincial Crown land and ensures the sustainable management of forest, wildlife, water, and other land-based resources. The Ministry works with Indigenous and rural communities to strengthen and diversify their economies.
As the Range Agrologist, you will be an expert for the District’s Range Program. Some of the key range activities will include: operational planning, inventory (plant species composition, forage productivity and usability, livestock limiting factors, range use levels and stocking rates), range tenure administration (grazing and hay cutting, grazing leases), range developments and practices, effectiveness evaluations, and ecosystem restoration. If you’re ready to take on a new and exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply.
For more information and to apply online by May 20, 2021, please go to:https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/76382
Job Opportunity: Food Quality Assurance Assistant
High Altitude Foods is a new and growing BC owned and operated food manufacturing plant that is team oriented with a customer focus.
This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the sanitation and processing crews, as well as all QA for processing. This individual will develop and maintain our systems to ensure compliance to all Food Safety Standards, and will be responsible for all Document Control and Records.
The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership with an emphasis on continuous process improvement and product quality.
Compensation/Salary: 36,000- 40,000.00 year
See the job posting for more information and to apply.