scientific research manager

Government of Canada; Squamish; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Squamish is seeking a professional to oversee technical projects and manage a team of more than 20 staff. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree and significant specialized environmental skills. Responsibilities include planning and organizing operations, evaluating programs, and presenting proposals. Must be willing to travel frequently and work under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience is required.
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assign technical projects to staff.
• Evaluate daily operations.
• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Oversee preparation of reports.
• Hire, train, direct, and motivate staff.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Initiative

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assign technical projects to staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• Evaluate life sciences programs
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Present and explain proposals to clients
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Hire, train, direct and motivate staff
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Monitor and evaluate
• Operate database management systems to analyze data

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Small boat

Area of work experience

• Ecology
• Research and development

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Scientific research
• Evaluation and measurement standards

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Other benefits