Koffler Scientific Reserve Station Manager
Thursday, April 25, 2013 06:51 AM
The Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill (KSR) is currently recruiting for the newly established, full-time position, Station Manager.

Located on the Oak Ridges Moraine in King Township, Ontario ? 50 km north of Toronto - KSR has grown into  an internationally recognized site for cutting-edge research and instruction in biodiversity, ecology and conservation biology.  Leading scientists from the University of Toronto and other institutions from across Canada and around the world are actively engaged in research to address questions of basic and applied concern.

The Station Manager will provide leadership for the administrative, financial and operational management of KSR, and with the Director, develop and implement short and long-term plans for the reserves activites, including frameworks to support research, instruction and other initiatives.  The Station Manager will also implement effective administrative protocols and processes to ensure the Reserves efficiency and effectiveness in pursuit of its missions.

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 related field, or an acceptable combination of education and experience, plus, four years of experience in program/project administration in the private or public sectors, or in an education environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit your resume and cover letter to Heather Black at [email protected].  Deadline for submission is May 9, 2013. The complete job description for this position can be found at

http://ksr.utoronto.ca/position_Announcement