Last updated: August 25, 2010
Assistant Professor (Limited Term), Fisheries Centre
The Fisheries Centre, a research institute in the College for Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of British Columbia, invites applications for a full-time grant-funded Assistant Professor Without Review (limited term, non-tenure track).
The position is for one year initially; renewal is dependent on funding and performance. The position is expected to begin on January 2011. Application deadline August 31, 2010.
Project Seahorse - Administrative Manager for Marine Conservation
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Project Seahorse (www.projectseahorse.org) is an international marine conservation team based out of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada (www.ubc.ca), where this position is located, and the Zoological Society of London, UK (www.zsl.org).
We seek an Administrative Manager to ensure that Project Seahorse continues to function professionally, efficiently and effectively. This person will be a member of the Project Seahorse leadership team, reporting to the Director, and will have supervisory responsibilities. S/he will participate in strategic planning, policy development, systems development and ongoing fundraising. The Administrative Manager develops, implements and evaluates the systems needed to deliver on organizational priorities in conservation. S/he will lead and be engaged in all aspects of administration, human resources, financial planning and management for all team members and all funding sources. International travel to field offices may be required.
The Administrative Manager will need to be a leader with integrity, who shows initiative, takes a thoughtful approach to management challenges and exhibits good interpersonal skills. S/he should have qualifications and extensive experience in financial management, human resources, project management and administration. We particularly seek well-developed problem solving and analytical capacity and a proven track record of managing diverse projects and working to deadlines. We are also looking for a demonstrated interest in conservation and resource management and experience of working internationally.
For a full job description please see UBC website: http://hr.ubc.ca/careers/staff_postings.html
(Job ID: 7914) and we accept applications only through this website.
Please include in your application to UBC (i) a cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae and (iii) contact details for three references. Also indicate your legal status for work in Canada, although all international candidates will be considered enthusiastically. We cannot accept individual enquiries or applications emailed directly to Project Seahorse.
Deadline: 11:59pm on 21st August, 2010
This full-time position will initially be appointed for one year with strong possibility of renewal. It will be based at the University of British Columbia, which provides excellent benefits for its employees. "UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply."
Fisheries Biologist/Manager – Tseshaht First Nation
The Tseshaht First Nation requires a Fisheries Biologist to undertake the operational management of its Fisheries and Fishery programs for a 12 month contractual employment term. Please see attached posting or vist the Tsehaht website for more details.