JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Manager
Position Summary
The Mother Tree Network (MTN) is leading a five-year interdisciplinary Regenerative Forest
Stewardship Research Project involving partner First Nations and a research team that includes eight professors from three universities. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Research Manager will manage this project and associated research work.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Manager will:
Coordinate and/or support field research, lab analysis, and data management and analysis;
Work with other MTN staff, Indigenous advisors, and Indigenous community leads to ensure that research receives appropriate approvals, follows decolonizing methods and local protocols, and provides opportunities for community involvement;
Design experimental methods, sampling protocols, field methods, and analytical methods;
Conduct secondary research and engage with experts and practitioners to develop
definitions, principles, standards, practices, and/or monitoring protocols;
Support the development of a database and/or data collection app;
Plan and facilitate meetings with, support collaboration among, and organize professional development opportunities for research team members;
Lead and/or support the writing, presentation, and/or publication of research results;
Draft service, research, data sharing, and other agreements;
Work with the research team to ensure outputs are tracked, milestones are met, activities stay within budget, and financial policies and procedures are followed;
Support the development of funding proposals and complete reporting and evaluation; and
Support other MTN programs and activities, as required.
Qualifications
A graduate degree, preferably PhD, in a relevant scientific discipline, such as forestry,
biology, resource management, or environmental science
Minimum of five years of related work experience
Experience leading scientific research and analyzing and publishing results
Knowledge of forest ecology, ecosystem-based forest management, forest carbon, and
nature-based solutions, and a commitment to Indigenous sovereignty
Experience managing complex projects and supervising a diverse team
Organized, analytical, and a skillful communicator, with attention to detail
Ability to build relationships and work effectively as part of a team and with limited
supervision
Experience facilitating meetings and designing presentations for diverse audiences
Additional desirable assets:
Experience working with Indigenous communities and Indigenous knowledge
Knowledge of forest restoration, silviculture, soils, alternative forest economies, ecological modelling
Registered Professional Forester designation
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Terms of Employment
The successful candidate will work remotely and ideally be located in the Lower Mainland or
southern Vancouver Island, but other locations will be considered. Salary is based on experience and qualifications, but will be in the in the range of $75,000-85,000/year for a 0.8 FTE position (4 days a week). We offer a comprehensive benefit package. The start date is as soon as possible.
To Apply
MTN values employment equity and inclusion. We encourage Indigenous people, women, and members of diverse communities to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements.
Please send a resume and cover letter with the subject line ‘Research Manager’ to Dr. Jana Kotaska, Executive Director: jana.kotaska@mothertreenetwork.org

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