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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
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.