Field Education and Research Coordinator - Leave Replacement

Job Summary

UBC’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest (MKRF) is part of the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship (FES), and is responsible for managing the University’s obligations and opportunities on 5,157 hectares of private forest located in Maple Ridge, BC. The MKRF provides a world class environment for research and education in forestry. The MKRF has a thriving research community which includes professional researchers and students from several UBC faculties, other post-secondary institutions, and both government and private sector collaborators. MKRF supports business partnerships within the forest, generating an annual gross revenue of up to $7- 9 million, including: Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre, a year-round meeting and accommodation facility located 6.5km from the main entrance to the forest; Gallant Enterprises Ltd., a custom-cut sawmill; and Wild & Immersive, an outdoor education program for children, youth and adults. In addition, the MK...