Project Coordinator/manager - London, Canada - Western University

Western University
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About Western:


About Us:

The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit within the Faculty of Science.

Throughout the academic year, the Department provides courses to over 10,500 students annually, has approximately 1400 majors and an average graduate enrollment of students.

The major foci within the department is namely scientific research, graduate, undergraduate and public education.

The Department seeks to find a better working balance between the development and strengthening of its research enterprise and the maintenance of its strong undergraduate program seeking to enhance and strengthen its graduate program and make meaningful contributions to existing and future collaborative programs that fall within its sphere of influence and interest.

The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron).


Responsibilities:


The Project Coordinator/Manager will be responsible for supporting and overseeing a scientific communication and outreach project on the topic of Biodiversity in Changing Alpine Environments, in the research group of Dr.

Nusha Keyghobadi in the Department of Biology.

The incumbent will coordinate and contribute to ongoing leadership of the project, and manage all project phases by setting and meeting deadlines, completing or assigning responsibilities where appropriate, and monitoring and summarizing progress and results.

The incumbent will engage with various stakeholders and the general public, ensure project support where needed, and contribute to the direction of the project.





NOTE:
This position is likely to be filled by reappointment

Qualifications:


Education:


  • Undergraduate Degree

Experience:

  • 2 years' work experience in a related field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

  • Demonstrated familiarity with the natural history of alpine environments in Canada
  • Field experience in mountain regions, including high altitude environments; comfortable working in such environments
  • Background in ecology or environmental science
  • Experience in science communication and outreach
  • Familiarity with project life cycles
  • Familiarity with techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
  • Project management skills to ensure team roles are clear, milestones are communicated and deadlines are met
  • Communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with stakeholders
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, website development
  • A welldefined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Resultsoriented
  • Ability to interact professionally with members of the public and stakeholders
  • Strong client focus with a desire to achieve results

Why Western?:

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.


Western Values Diversity:


Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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