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This position is located in the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) which sits within Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS). The Mineral Deposit Research Unit is a collaborative joint-venture between the minerals industry and the University of British Columbia which seems to solve mineral industry challenges through research and training. This role is responsible for the promotion and communication of MDRU events, courses and information to EOAS, Faculty of Science, UBC , MDRU member organizations and the global mining and exploration industry. This position will also work with the Director on MDRU’s training initiative to significantly increase the education and professional development opportunities that MDRU provides to both industry and graduate students.

The incumbent creates appealing content for MDRU’s website, print materials, social media/digital communications and through events, courses and social media. The incumbent exercises initiative and sound judgment in advising and providing expertise and guidance to the MDRU Director on all facets of media relations through the implementation of best practises both in the Faculty of Science and the University. The incumbent will assist with the dissemination of research results to industry partners and stakeholders.

Organizational Status
This position reports directly to the MDRU Director and works with all MDRU Research Associates, MDRU staff, faculty associated with MDRU and MDRU graduate students and a wide range of stakeholders as well as the MDRU Business and Research Manager.

Work Performed

• Meet and liaise with key individuals in the minerals industry to promote the benefits of MDRU membership.
• Meet and set up meetings with key individuals in the minerals industry to promote participation in MDRU research projects and identify project opportunities for MDRU
• Develop strategies with the MDRU board and MDRU director to recruit and retain MDRU members
• Liaise with the MDRU Board and Director to identify key short, medium and long term research and funding strategies.
• Liaise with the UBC Development office to communicate key strategic funding initiatives for MDRU
• Manage research project communications and ensure that research activities are aligning with research agreements and stakeholder needs
• Develop and execute clear communication strategies for MDRU to engage with MDRU members through events and training activities.
• Participates in the strategic planning of MDRU event, such as: courses, conferences and trade shows; Schedules and manages event execution including registration and other related logistics.
• Plans and executes marketing campaigns across all marketing channels resulting in raised brand awareness.
• Takes the lead in researching, writing, sourcing images and posting content to the MDRU social media accounts, working with the EOAS Communications team to ensure content is integrated across all channels.
• Supports Faculty-level and program-specific promotions for MDRU by writing, proofreading, editing and producing e-newsletters, marketing materials, collateral and presentations
• Researches, arranges photos/videos and writes articles related to MDRU students, faculty, staff or alumni to promote achievements and highlight stories.
• Ensures that messages are supportive of and consistent with UBC marketing and communication strategies, and liaises with University groups (e.g. social media meet-up) to stay current on marketing tools and campaigns.
• Identifies potential media stories, plans and coordinates media interviews, as required
• Liaises with vendors (e.g. graphic designers, marketing suppliers and mailing houses), as required.
• Manages the content on the MDRU website and intranet using the content management system.
• Enforces Canadian Copyright guidelines with use of external multimedia.
• Manages reports monitoring media coverage and social media engagement, and provides recommendation to MDRU Director on trends, adjustment in tactics and promotion opportunities.
• Support the MDRU Board of Directors with administrative duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Supervision Received
Reports directly to the MDRU Director and works work considerable latitude under broad directives from the MDRU Director and MDRU Board. Takes direction from the Head of EOAS.

Supervision Given
Will supervise event and course staff as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four years of related experience with at least two years of experience in business analysis or project management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in marketing, communication or related education will be preferred.
• Working knowledge of contemporary marketing strategies and practices. Demonstrated experience working in a professional capacity.
• Demonstrated success creating appealing content for website, print materials, social media/digital communications
• Proven success developing and executing clear communication strategies.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness.
• 1-2 years of experience working in or with the minerals industry is an asset.
• Solid experience in event management and course administration.
• Demonstrated success in developing productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication skills, Ability to articulate, thoughtful, open and receptive communicator, verbally and in writing. Skilled in drafting and polishing documents using clear and concise business English.
• High degree of comfort with handling new situations and acquiring new skills, including technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment while maintaining a customer focused approach and exercising judgment, tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Outstanding organizational skills to efficiently anticipate problems and issues and plan ahead in an ever changing environment.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures, governance and administrative systems is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with effectively marketing and promoting events, products, services and organizations via social media, e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook.
• Competency in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, and ability to learn new software.
• To be creative and proactive, to prioritize, solve problems, meet deadlines and work effectively under changing conditions and pressure to meet deadlines.

For more information about this posting and to submit your application, please visit https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/MDRU-Communications-and-Member-Services-Manager_JR8967-1

(Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on August 22,2022)

This position is located in the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) which sits within Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS). This role is responsible for the management of the financial operations and research administration of MDRU.  The incumbent exercises initiative and sound judgment in advising and providing expertise and guidance to the MDRU Director, Research Associates, and Faculty on a broad range of issues regarding all facets of financial practices and research administration, both in the Faculty of Science and the University.

Organizational Status
This position reports directly to the MDRU Director, and has a dotted line report to the EOAS Director of Resources and Operations and works closely with all MDRU Research Associates, MDRU staff, faculty associated with MDRU, and MDRU graduate students.

Work Performed
Resource and Operations Management:

• Develop processes to improve the efficiency of administration, organization and operation of MDRU and apply consistent measures for alignment with EOAS and UBC policies.
• Provide Operational and Administrative leadership, by formulating, interpreting and implementing strategic plans, and promoting efficiency and effectiveness, to meet initiatives and evolving needs and to streamline business processes.
• Works in partnership with the MDRU Director and Head EOAS to ensure resources are available to meet the initiatives, objectives and strategic plan of the MDRU and the department.
• Works closely with the MDRU Communications and Events Manager and other staff to ensure that MDRU goals are met.
• Primary liaison between MDRU and Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Research Administration:

• Holds a knowledge and understanding of University Policies in order to appropriately formulate and evaluate researcher budgets to ensure that all grant funding agency and university requirements and protocols are met.
• Monitors, identifies and disseminates information regarding various award opportunities.
• Develop and negotiate contractor engagements as required (e.g., to support IT or Corporate Communications), including identification of external partners and contract review and execution.
• Assists the MDRU Director with preparation of grant and academic proposals, letters of intent, background documentation, program rationales, and other reports.
• Collects and coordinates relevant grant information, budgets, CVs and statistics.
• Develops, implements, and maintains procedures, systems and processes for research file management and application/information guidelines.
• Administers multiple large scale projects including: overseeing the management of work plans and collaborating on the most appropriate internal and external communications

Financial:

• Participates in the strategic planning of both annual and multi-year resource allocations for MDRU.
• Financial oversight of income-generating activities. Analyze operations and income-generating activities and generate recommendations to optimize these activities. Provides advice to both the MDRU Director and Head EOAS Head on budget management for MDRU operational budgets.
• Prepares the MDRU’s short and long-term financial plans in conjunction with the MDRU Director and Head of EOAS.
• Develop budgets and oversee financial execution of MDRU revenue-generating courses. Generate proposals to optimize revenue generation of future MDRU courses.
• Prepares operational and research financial reports for the MDRU Board of Directors for MDRU Board meetings.
• Oversees the financial management of MDRU’S budget and all research, expense and revenue budgets. Monitors all operating accounts, on an individual and rollup basis; produces variance analyses of revenues and expenditures or other key financial indicators; develops and produces regular and customized financial reports as a basis for decisions on management resource allocations. Analyzes relationships between budget and actual financial data and determines reasons for variances; develops techniques to improve forecasts.
• Directs and oversees the processing of financial transactions (supplier invoices, payroll and accounting journals, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, expense reports, internal service delivery); and the monthly reconciliation of Workday ledger reports

Supervision Received
Reports directly to the MDRU Director and works independently under broad directives from the MDRU Director. Takes direction from the EOAS Director of Resources and Operations and Head of EOAS.

Supervision Given
Directs the work of the MDRU Finance Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in business or financial administration or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience and knowledge of University policies, procedures, governance and administrative systems in budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, and internal controls preferred.
• Experience with process improvement and process improvement education (e.g. LEAN) would be an asset
• Minimum of three years experience in financial management, reporting, budget planning and forecasting at UBC, or at a medium-sized company, in the range of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000
• Experience with grant proposal protocol/grant writing process is required
• Experience with research grant budget preparation preferred
• Experience with research administration, particularly NSERC funding rulesand reporting preferred
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and/or fundraising desirable
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and at least 2-3 years experience with managing and/or supervising staff
• Outstanding writing skills, including grammar and spelling. Articulate, thoughtful, open and receptive communicator, verbally and in writing.
• High degree of comfort with handling new situations, acquiring new skills, and prioritizing competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and work effectively and solve problems under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to build long term relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders while earning trust, maintaining appropriate confidentiality, using sound judgment, and exercising tact and diplomacy.
• Customer focused approach with the ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven flexible approach, adaptability and comfort with ambiguity and change while dealing with new methods, procedures and changing conditions.

For more information about this posting and to submit your application, please visit https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/job/UBC-Vancouver-Campus/MDRU-Business-and-Research-Manager_JR2940

(Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on July 31st)

The Carbon Mineralization Research Group in the Bradshaw Research Initiative for Minerals and Mining (BRIMM) seeks two to three postdoctoral fellows to assist in developing pilot demonstration projects in carbon mineralization in ultramafic mine tailings. Successful candidates will have a strong publication record demonstrating expertise in one or more of; ultramafic igneous rock processes and serpentinization, experimental geochemistry in mineral-fluid-gas reactive transport, and computational geoscience in phase equilibria, mass balance, and computational mineralogy. A Ph.D. from an institute of international standing and excellent communication skills in English is required. Prior experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students is an asset. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Application packages including, CV, statement of research interests, example publications, and a minimum of three references should be emailed as a single PDF document to Greg Dipple (gdipple@eoas.ubc.ca).  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

posted 02 July 2019

MDRU is looking for a Research Geometallurgist to play a key role in developing and implementing a range of research opportunities, strategies and projects in this rapidly developing discipline. We are looking for a Research Associate to lead, or a Post-Doctoral Fellow to contribute, to MDRU’s geometallugy initiatives across the mining cycle from exploration to tailings; including alteration studies, defining 3D domains, petrophysical rock properties, gold deportment, rock hardness and comminution, mineral liberation and sorting.

The ideal candidate will have:

• a track record of collaborating with the minerals industry to deliver research results that contribute to problem-solving and improved decision-making;
• experience contributing to a team environment, interacting and facilitating research with colleagues, graduate students and faculty;
• to be recognized for their contributions, as evidenced by their publications, involvement and influence;
• experience in developing problem-solving strategies, utilizing a range of technologies and analytical approaches;
• expertise in the acquisition, interpretation and application of SWIR, XRF, SEM/MLA, CL, EMPA, LA-ICP-MS and/or core scanning types of data.

MDRU’s approach to geometallurgy is “rocks first” with an emphasis on material characterization to establish domains of coherent mineralogical, geochemical and petrophysical characteristics as they relate to mineral processing, recovery and disposal. Candidates with strengths in geochemistry, mineralogy, 3D modelling, data management or rock mechanics will be more favourably considered.  The candidate will work with BRIMM collaborators in geological engineering, mining engineering, mineral processing.  We have projects in porphyry domaining and block caving.

The successful candidate will have excellent critical problem-solving skills, a record of excellent oral and written communications, and be able to contribute effectively to both academic and industry environments.  MDRU Researchers are expected to interact with and participate in the research activities of their colleagues, graduate students and geoscientists from other universities, government agencies, mineral exploration and service companies.

Applicants should hold a PhD degree and Research Associates should have at least three years of relevant post-PhD research, industry or government experience. Salary will be negotiated and commensurate with experience. The position is for a term of one-year, extendable.

Applications, including a one-page cover letter, CV, GoogleScholar page and salient publications should be sent to MDRU Director Dr. Craig Hart (chart@eoas.ubc.ca). Applications will be screened and considered upon receipt.

MDRU-Mineral Deposit Research Unit is an internationally-recognized industry-sponsored research group based at The University of British Columbia, who are dedicated to reducing risk and solving mineral exploration problems by providing research, education and industry training.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes expressions of interest from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. However, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

posted 01 July 2019