Located on the Oak Ridges Moraine in King Township, north of Toronto, the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill is an internationally recognized site for cutting-edge research and education in biodiversity, ecology and conservation biology.
Courses offered by the University of Toronto bring students to Koffler Scientific Reserve for the type of hands on experience in natural environments that no campus can offer.
Learning is life long. Koffler Scientific Reserve offers instructive and entertaining learning experiences through special events, including informal guided Nature Walks and more intensive Natural History Workshops. A system of public walking trails offers an opportunity to experience an important piece of Ontario’s natural heritage.
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Position Announcement:
STATION MANAGER, Koffler Scientific Reserve.
The Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill (KSR) is currently recruiting for the newly established, full-time position, STATION MANAGER.
The Station Manager will provide leadership for the administrative, financial and operational management of the Koffler Scientific Reserve, and with the Director, develop and implement short and long-term plans for KSR, including frameworks to support research, instruction and other initiatives of KSR. The Station Manager will also implement effective administrative protocols and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of KSR activities. Responsibilities will include: ensuring administrative infrastructures are in place to support the objectives and mandate of KSR, ensuring the effective use of information technology, legislative and policy compliance (e.g. OHSA, procurement policies etc.), managing events/programs/initiatives and data administration. The incumbent will manage a small staff and be responsible for the full scope of management responsibilities including work allocation and building a strong team to meet the objectives of KSR.
Qualifications include a Master’s degree in biology or a related field, or acceptable combination of education and experience, plus, four years of experience in program/project administration in private sector or in an education environment.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit your resume and cover letter to Heather Black at hr.office@utoronto.ca. Deadline for submission is May 9, 2013. The complete job description for this position can be found below.
A full job description and application instructions are available here: STATION MANAGER POSITION
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