Bccai Ambassador Support Staff - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

- # of openings:

1

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Pay Level:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Internal Closing Date:

April 17, 2024

Travel Frequency:
External Closing Date:

April 17, 2024

Competition ID:

3315

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Dr. Paul Adams.

SUMMARY

Simon Fraser's BC Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) Ambassador Program will advance BC's position in the agritech sector by championing innovation and technology adoption through close collaboration with Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) across the Province.

The BCCAI Ambassador Support Staff will work with KPU's Dr.

Paul Adams to promote BCCAI initiatives and deliver a hands-on training and upskilling program that addresses best practices, emerging trends, and/or industry-specific knowledge gaps.

This initiative aims to improve the quality of training and education supported by BCCAI and can be delivered as standalone workshops, lectures, or a course series.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research current best practices, emerging trends, and/or industryspecific knowledge gaps related to the use of genomics in BC Agriculture.
Help write an Expression of Interest (EOI) for BCCAI's noncredit training and upskilling program.
Plan, organize and deliver one public handson training and upskilling program related to the use of genomics in BC Agriculture.
Help prepare update and progress reports for submission to the SFU BCCAI Ambassador program.

QUALIFICATIONS

MSc minimum.
Knowledge and experience supporting R&D projects with BC's agriculture sector within area of expertise.
Demonstrated experience creating handson training within areas of expertise.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Excellent written and oral communication.

Salary Information

Anticipated hourly pay rate:

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don't check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.

For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.