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University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd) is currently recruiting Instructors (contract (term) position) to teach in the Towards Truth and Reconciliation Professional Development Certificate and standalone courses.

In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.

ContEd is supporting ii’taa’poh’to’p, the University of Calgary’s Indigenous Strategy, through the journey and exploration of Indigenous programming that supports transformation and renewal. 

Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors—all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university. 

The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.

Position Description
ContEd is currently recruiting for instructors (contract (term) position) to include in our pool for the Towards Truth and Reconciliation Professional Development Certificate. Instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards). Courses may be asynchronous online, synchronous online and face-to-face.

Program details:
The Towards Truth and Reconciliation Professional Development Certificate targets corporations, organizations, institutions, governments, and nonprofits. This program supports these industries to become relatives with Indigenous peoples and communities, to walk in parallel pathways and to be able to support Indigenous employees within the workplace. Additionally, we are also looking for Indigenous instructors to create and teach individual courses on a variety of Indigenous topics. 

Scope of Responsibilities (high level)

1. Supports the development of course topics, descriptions, learning outcomes, assessments 
2. Create effective lesson plans, develop content, learning activities, presentations, assignments, evaluations, and examinations (where applicable)
3. Utilize Desire2Learn (D2L) for all course materials and student communication
4. Utilize Zoom to facilitate any synchronous live sessions with activities (where applicable)

 Qualifications 

1. Extensive experience as a Knowledge keeper or Bachelor/Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field is required
2. Previous teaching experience is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred
3. Understands and can demonstrate Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, connecting and being 
4. Previous experiences working with and learning from various Indigenous peoples
5. Familiarity and awareness of different Indigenous cultural protocols and history
6. Previous experience utilizing e-learning tools (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.) such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Zoom, or similar is required

Application Deadline: February 25, 2024

Position Overview

The Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts invites applications for a Lab Manager/Technician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

 This position reports to the Principal Investigator, and will supervise lab operations by ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning of the laboratory, including equipment maintenance, and managing supplies. The lab manager will be responsible for managing the lab budgets and procurement processes. 

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Management of lab and project coordination
• Management of daily activities in the laboratory, maintaining an environment that is both orderly and clean, to ensure smooth and efficient laboratory operations
• Ensuring compliance with safety protocols, laboratory regulations and institutional policies
• Assisting with management of animal inventory
• Maintaining a consistent supply of laboratory reagents, ensuring these are in stock and readily available
• Procuring essential laboratory materials through placement of purchase orders
• Management and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Performing stereotaxic rodent surgeries to assist with experiments
• Performing perfusions and histological procedures

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in neuroscience, biology, or an equivalent field
• A minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience is required
• Experience with animal surgeries, including excellent knowledge and skills using anesthesia and performing recovery surgeries in rodents
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and provide technical support for other team members through advice on technical lab issues
• Extensive knowledge of theory and practical application of technical procedures and techniques
• Extensive experience working with mice including: managing mouse colonies, survival surgeries, and training others with handling and animal procedures with minimal direction
• Ability be open to learning new techniques and skills and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• Basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management and university groups, as well as external parties to the university

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualification such as a other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates need an experience of 2-3 years
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Personal protective equipment (PPE) training, First Aid Certificate
Apprenticeship Training: Level two apprenticeship training
Construction Specialization: Residential
Security and Safety: Criminal record check
Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be physically demanding

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be a team player

Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be able to load, unload and transport construction materials
• The candidate should be able to assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• The candidate should be able to read and interpret blueprints

Benefits:

• The employees get to work in a well-known company
• The employees get to learn various advanced techniques
• The employees get health benefits such as Dental plan, Disability benefits and Health care plan
• The employees get long-term benefits such as group insurance benefits

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer by sending an email (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email:
[email protected]

Screening questions:
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Requirements:

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be adept at handling repetitive tasks efficiently
• The candidates should be physically fit for tasks that are demanding

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position

• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to load, unload, and transport construction materials
• The candidates should be able to erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades
• The candidates should be able to mix, pour, and spread materials
• The candidates should be able to remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

What to Expect

What You’ll Do

What You’ll Bring

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as high school, bachelor’s degree, a certificate or a diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset, also training will be provided to the candidates

Benefits:

• The employees get to learn various advanced techniques
• The employees get free food and refreshments at work
• The employees get financial benefits such as competitive salary, compensation and tips

• The employees get leave benefits such as paid leaves, casual leaves and sick leaves

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer by email (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email:
[email protected]

In person:
1350 robinson ave suite 1
penhold, AB
T0M 1R0 Between 08:00 AM and 09:00 PM

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada

• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate a cash register, process money, cheques, and credit/debit card payments
• The candidates should be able to calculate daily/shift payments received and reconcile them with total sales, as well as greet customers

Benefits:

• The candidates will get free parking available, on-site amenities, and parking available

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Be prepared for the screening questions. Include answering the following questions while applying:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?