Student Research Assistant - Plant and Soil
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) - Annapolis Valley Campus
Annapolis Valley (Middleton), Nova Scotia
Environment and Agriculture Technology Lab
Position: Up to 5 hours per week. Start Date: ASAP End Date: December 19, 2025
Salary range: $19/hr
Application deadline: September 5, 2025
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
* Working on completing a college diploma
Minimum experience:
* Interest in horticulture, plant ecology, crop science, and soil science.
* Experience with compiling diverse datasets from various sources
* Ability to conduct lab and field research studies with minimum supervision
Minimum skills and ability:
* Excellent interpersonal skills as well as effective oral and written communication skills
* Strong planning and organizational skills
* Exceptional client service skills and a proven team player
* Ability to work as a team member in a deadline-oriented work environment
* Demonstrated analytical skills, problem solving techniques and the ability to look beyond symptoms to gather facts and information
* Expertise in software including Microsoft office suite of products (Excel, Word, etc)
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing….
As a member of the NSCC's Environmental and Agricultural Technology Research Lab of the Annapolis Valley campus in Middleton, the Student Research Assistant will be responsible for helping Research Associates conduct plant and soil research. This will involve setting up studies, maintaining plots, and sampling. This position may conduct fieldwork in support of data collection trips which may require both indoor and outdoor working environments.
What we're looking for…
A collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in their role and who strives for excellence every day. Committed to life-long learning, occupational currency, and a belief in NSCC's mission, they bring a learning-centered perspective to everything they do. They think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. They flourish in a dynamic, changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within their role and the college. Is this you?
To be eligible for this student research assistant position:
· You must be a current part time or full time NSCC student.
Additional Information
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at david.meister@nscc.ca. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/employee-workplace-accommodations-policy.asp
Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.
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