sue_bertram
(Contractual Position from November 17, 2014 to January 4, 2016)
BACKGROUND
The
Bonne Bay Marine Station represents Memorial University with a mandate
to support academic research, university teaching and public education.
The Station hosts one graduate and seven undergraduate university
courses, as well as numerous University researchers and school groups,
and over 10,000 tourists.
The work environment is stimulating and dynamic and employees are encouraged to partake in the diverse intellectual, cultural, social and recreational offerings. The position is located in Norris Point, a picturesque coastal community located at the doorstep of Gros Morne National Park of Canada. For more information on the Town of Norris Point, please visit www.norrispoint.ca.
DUTIES
Under
the direction of, and in collaboration with, the Director of the Bonne
Bay Marine Station, the successful candidate will be responsible for
performing senior level professional and technical support for research,
public education, and communications at the Bonne Bay Marine Station.
Duties include facilitating academic course and program development;
preparing proposals for funding; developing marketing and public
education programs; supervising website and other internet activities;
developing and managing scientific tourism programs and industry
partnerships; training and supervising tour guides; managing
fee-for-service contracts; administering field programs; supervising
health and safety including field, diving and boating safety; preparing
budgets and fiscal management; developing policies; maintaining an
active liaison with administrative units of the University, and
maintaining and promoting communication with municipal councils, Parks
Canada, the media, and the public; training and supervising personnel,
including teaching assistants, laboratory personnel, and clerical,
residence and interpretative staff; supervising coordination of
activities of visiting researchers, graduate students, and instructors;
ensuring buildings and equipment are maintained to permit ongoing
operations; and performing other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
(5-7 years) in research, teaching, administration and coordination in
marine field activities; graduation with a research Master's degree in
biological or marine research; or any equivalent combination of
experience and training. The ideal candidate will have experience in
laboratory science teaching, public education programs, marine research,
developing grant proposals and managing fee-for-service contracts.
Experience with Memorial's Banner Finance and Banner Student
Administration Systems will be an asset.
SALARY $64,039 - $83,011 per annum (Management and Professional)
CLOSING DATE September 15, 2014
COMPETITION NO. SCF-14-07
To apply for this position, please click the "apply on-line" button at the bottom of this page. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm NST on the competition closing date. For further information concerning this opportunity, email us at recru...@mun.ca, or contact the Recruitment Office, Department of Human Resources, 4th Floor, Arts & Administration Building, Elizabeth Avenue, phone (709) 864-7403, fax (709) 864-2700.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is strongly committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.