Job posting: Short Term Researcher (Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus)

Reporting to the Regional Innovation Chair, this temporary position will provide research support to the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute and Regional Innovation Chair, primarily in the areas of researching, analyzing and reporting on short research assignments.

The objective for the assignments will be to provide background information on issues relating to Rural Development with a focus on Rural Economic Development. Main duties and responsibilities include: research, writing, including the development of reporting pieces suitable for media and internet releases, internal and external publication; editing of various documents and publications; attendance and information gathering at various events.

Required qualifications include previous experience in research and reporting, research related post secondary education, or equivalent related industry experience. Direct experience related to rural development including economic, social, environmental and cultural sustainability is preferred.

Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, proven ability as a researcher and writer, ability to analyze raw data and render findings in a clear and concise manner, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and excellent computer skills including Microsoft.

This is an expression of interest posting to identify a small pool of researchers who will be selected for interim assignments which best suit their individual skill sets. This is not an offer of immediate employment. The successful candidate(s) will be called in on an as-needed basis.

Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants.

Applications will be processed as they are received, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their resume (along with covering letter, work references, supporting documentation/diplomas and a short research sample) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to postings@selkirk.ca.

ALL RESUMES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL.

CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 31, 2012

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT SELKIRK COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER’

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