丁香园AV

Project Manager - Alpine Environments

Little Ecology Group

Employment date: April 1st, 2025

We seek a full-time project manager for a large 5-year interdisciplinary research initiative that aims to identify the ecosystems most vulnerable to recreational activities and climate change in the southwest Coast Mountains. The project manager will work under the supervision of lead PI, Dr. Boulanger-Lapointe, at the University of Victoria while maintaining close collaboration with other PIs at 丁香园AV and UBC as well as government and community partners. It will require travel to alpine sites in southern BC for field work as well as in Vancouver and Squamish for meetings. Flexible working hours, including evenings, holidays and weekends are required. This position is funded by the Science Horizon Program, candidates must be age 15-30 years old and have Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residency status, or Canadian refugee status.

Qualifications:

鈥� Ability to work independently in an efficient and organized manner

鈥� Experience working in a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary environment

鈥� Undergraduate degree in Geography, Biology or related field

Experience with budget management and logistics planning as well as a class 5 driver鈥檚 license or equivalent will be considered assets.

Description of Roles:

鈥� Supporting researchers with budget management, including equipment purchase, expense reimbursements and distribution of funds.

鈥� Planning and execution of field work in remote alpine environments with researchers and graduate students including permit application, safety review, booking of accommodation and preparation of food.

鈥� Facilitate communication between graduate students, researchers and government partners.

鈥� Develop outreach material including a website, signage for parks visitors and resources for Indigenous community members.

The project values diversity and seeks to build an inclusive environment. The candidate would hold a senior role in the lab and will be expected to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

How to Apply: To express your interest, get more information, or ask questions, please email your CV and a cover letter (ideally as a single PDF file) that includes a short description of your interests and background and a note about your career goals to nboulangerlapointe AT uvic.ca with the title 鈥淧roject Manager position鈥�. Review of applications will begin on March 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.