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Description

The Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) is an Agri-ARM site located 18 km south of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The CLC promotes profitable and sustainable agriculture through research and technology transfer activities that are of interest to local producers. We also offer a school program to students providing quality learning through hands on activities at the farm. The CLC is looking to hire an Assistant Manager, who will work closely with the General Manager with all day-to-day operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project Development and Coordination
-Identify and develop new research projects
-Proposal writing to obtain funding
-Create and carry out protocols
-Assist in sourcing needed inputs
-Report writing including statistical analysis
2. Field research
-Assist with coordinating field work including seeding, plot maintenance, data collection, harvest, sample processing, etc.
-Aid with crop scouting, and diagnosing
-Operate and assist in managing, calibrating and maintaining small plot equipment such as tractors, seeders, sprayers, etc.
-Assist in record keeping of field activities
3. Technology Transfer
-Generate technology transfer materials such as reports, fact sheets, articles, papers, posters and presentations
-Represent the CLC at various meetings
-Assist with planning extension and community outreach events
4. Non-Research Related
-Create and implement safe operating procedures
-Train and supervise seasonal staff
-Assist with community outreach activities

Required Skills/Experience:
-Able to work outdoors from May-October
-High level of attention to detail
-Proven problem solving and critical thinking abilities in team and individual settings
-Exceptional communication and organizational skills
-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
-A valid class 5 drivers license
-Field research experience with the ability to operate small plot equipment