THE SOILED PROFILE NEWSLETTER DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

THE SOILED PROFILE
NEWSLETTER
DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
“bringing you the latest dirt”
For general inquiries or
if you have material to
include in the newsletter:
Lynda Closson
University of Manitoba
Room 362 Ellis Bldg
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Phone: 204 474-8153, Fax: 204 474-7642
Email: [email protected]
Past issues of the Soiled Profile are now on our
webpage: umanitoba.ca/afs/soil_science/
23 October 2015
Upcoming:
Saturday, Oct 24 – Stadium Event at Investors’ Group Field. Parking restrictions will be in effect for W lot
starting at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Soil Science Seminar in Room 346 Ellis Building. Christine Rawluk,
Research Development Coordinator, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba - "How
did I get here?? Having an open mind and recognizing opportunities"
Department Staff Away:
Mario Tenuta
Oct 27-28 (Canola Discovery forum)
Terri Ramm will be working slightly different days in October from her usual Monday through Wednesday
schedule. She will be at work on Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29.
Opportunities:
M.Sc. Opportunities, Physical Land Resources, International Training Centre, Faculty of Bioscience
Engineering, Gent, Belgium
The following Master of science programmes are currently open for applications from interested applicant
students!
 International Master of Science in Environmental Technology and Engineering
 International Master of Science in Rural Development
 Master of Science in Aquaculture
 Master of Science in Environmental Sanitation
 Master of Science in Food Technology
 Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development - main subject Human Nutrition
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Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development - main subject Rural Economics and
Management
Master of Science in Nutrition and Rural Development - main subject Tropical Agriculture
Master of Science in Physical Land Resources - main subject Soil Science
Master of Science in Physical Land Resources - main subject Land Resources Engineering (opening
end of October)
All information regarding admission requirements, language requirements and the process of application
on at this website: www.lifesciences.ugent.be. Consult the FAQ page where you can find answers to the
most commonly asked questions. Please read the information carefully, and should you need additional
information, contact: [email protected].
General Manager Agrologists, Manitoba Institute of Agrologists
Position Purpose: Working with and reporting to the Operations Committee of Agrologists of Canada, the
main focus of this position is to serve and support the collective interests of the ten provincial agrology
institutes as described in the Strategic and Business plans of the organization. This new half-time position
(0.5 EFT) will involve ongoing management of the operational and administrative functions of the national
body by a skilled and experienced independent contractor.
Primary Responsibilities and Tasks
 Prepare quarterly reports on institute activities, achievements and finances.
 Propose and deliver communication strategies to connect with provincial institutes, the general
public, the agricultural and environmental communities and government.
 Assist with project management and delivery for those projects identified by the national body for
action.
 Prepare communication content for the national web site and for each provincial institute as
directed by the Operations Committee.
 Assist Project Teams and Operations Committee with project development, project management
and report development and delivery.
 Assist officers and the Operations Committee with document preparation as required
 Lead development of annual report for the AGM.
 Attend the quarterly board member meetings (phone conference calls and the AGM).
Key Position Information
 The work will be performed by an independent contractor. No physical office space or equipment is
provided.
 Documents (Expression of Interest, Letter of Application, Resume) submitted in connection with
the position must be in French and English.
 The position budget is based on a calendar year.
 Travel may be required to the AGM or to other destinations on behalf of the national body.
 All travel expenses are covered by the national body.
 Be able to complete all work using computer, web, phone, and email.
 This is an annual contract that may be renewed each year depending on funding, work to be done
and performance.
 The position may be terminated by either party at any time with a 48-hour notice. A clear
termination description will be provided in the contract.
Knowledge/Skills
 Proficiency and/or working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Publisher, Lync, Access)
 An understanding of the "practice of agrology" across Canada
 Excellent French and English communication (written and verbal)
 Experience and skills with strategic planning
 General knowledge about agrology institutes across Canada
 Have an understanding and experience in working with professional bodies
 An understanding of the self-regulatory systems used with regulatory professional bodies
 Be familiar with contracts and legal wording used in contracts
 Project management and project delivery experience
 Possess a university degree in business, agriculture or the environment
 Leadership, problem solving and solution oriented skills
 An independent thinker able to work alone effectively
 Mediation skills and experience an asset
Degrees/Certifications and Experience
 A minimum bachelor's degree in one or more of business, agriculture or the environment
 A minimum 10 years` experience with a credible track record post formal education
 A clear description of all experience
Application should be sent to: [email protected] by 12:00 noon (Manitoba time) Friday, October 30,
2015.
Two full-time Tenure-track Assistant/Associate NSERC Industrial Research Chair Professors, Arctic
Systems Science, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
With the support of KGS Group and Stantec, both positions will work within the recently CFI funded
Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO; http://umanitoba.ca/ceos/research/CMO.html). Both positions will
encompass the broad field of Arctic System Science with a particular emphasis on the detection, impacts
and or mitigation of oil (and other transportation related contaminant) spills in sea ice-covered
environments. This can include the fields of sea ice geophysics, remote sensing, thermodynamics, genomics,
geomicrobiology, low temperature isotope systematics, biogeochemistry, physical, chemical and biological
oceanography, and physical and chemical measurement and/or modeling of oil spills in sea ice. The
successful candidates must have a strong background in one or more of these areas, experience in working
within a team approach to science, Arctic field experience and have completed their PhD, and or have
postdoctoral experience by the time of their appointment.
Successful applicants will be expected to work with the Director of CEOS in development of a competitive
proposal to NSERC and develop a research program complementary to, and in support of the new CMO
program coordinated through their industrial research chair sponsors; one chair will be sponsored by KGS
Group (http://www.kgsgroup.com) and one by Stantec (http://www.stantec.com). Each sponsored chair
will have a focus in one or more of the subfields of detection, impacts and/or mitigation of oil spills in sea
ice. Each chair will act as a conduit between the commercial and research interests of the sponsor company
and the broader academic capacity of the Arctic System Science and Technology signature group
(http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/srp-prs/manitoba-eng.pdf). Each chair will
receive sufficient funding to support their salary, one technician and travel funds.
The successful candidates will become members of the Center for Earth Observation Science (CEOS;
http://www.umanitoba.ca/ceos/) and housed in a purpose-built Nellie Cournoyea Arctic Research Facility.
The Arctic Science Partnership (ASP) between CEOS, the Arctic Research Centre (ARC) at Aarhus
University, and the Greenland Climate Research Centre (GCRC) will also provide added networking, field
opportunities and exchange of staff and students (see asp-net.org). The full proposal for CMO can be
downloaded where a more extensive list of equipment to support CMO can be found
(http://umanitoba.ca/ceos/research/CMO.html). Successful candidates will hold appointments in the
Department of Environment and Geography. The successful candidates will be expected to teach
undergraduate and graduate courses in their respective expertise in the environmental or geosciences.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to research and teaching in their specialization.
The appointments will commence July 1, 2016, or as soon thereafter as may be mutually agreed. Salary will
be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications should include a cover letter outlining specific interests in the position, a complete curriculum
vitae, a statement of research interests, a research plan, a sample of 3 peer reviewed publications, a
statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and the names and contact information of three referees.
Successful applicants will be expected to assist CEOS to prepare a competitive application to the NSERC
industrial research chair program (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/CFS-PCP/IRCPCI_eng.asp).
Applications must be received by November 6, 2015 to: David Barber, Associate Dean (Research), C/O Ms.
Aggie Roberecki, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, University of Manitoba,
592 Wallace Building, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2, Email: [email protected].
Events:
Seventh Annual Daryl F. Kraft Lecture, Wed., October 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 172 Agriculture
"China and the Global Food Equation" presented by Dr. Colin A. Carter, Professor in the Department of
Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis.
Richardson International Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Coffee, 3:00 p.m. Lecture
The Daryl F. Kraft Lecture is arranged by the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics, with
the support of the Solomon Sinclair Farm Management Institute, and in cooperation with the Faculty of
Agricultural and Food Sciences and the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists.
Graduate Student Workshops
Mitacs Workshops
Please note that workshop sessions fill up rapidly. As there is a limit on the number of attendees, those who
are interested should register as soon as possible.
Professional Development Workshops
Skills of Communication
Materials, breakfast refreshments and lunch provided
Monday, November 23, 2015
9:00am - 5:00pm (Registration 8:45am SHARP)
Bannatyne Campus
Online Workshops
Each workshop runs for a duration of two weeks and contains a series of videos, exercises, and content
modules for the participants to cover. Participants can access the content and complete their exercises at
any time during the two week duration.
Writing Effective Emails – Starting November 11
https://step.mitacs.ca/en/workshop/2015/11/writing-effective-emails-online-workshop-startingnovember-11-2015
Writing Strategic Business Reports – Starting November 18
https://step.mitacs.ca/en/workshop/2015/11/writing-strategic-business-reports-online-workshopstarting-november-18
GradSteps Workshops
NEW - Career-focused workshops have been added at both campuses:
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Academia or Industry? What’s your Plan? (FG) (B)
Effective Networking for a Successful Job Search (FG) (B)
Resumé or CV? How to Market Your Skills (FG) (B)
Am I an Entrepreneur? (FG) (B)
Skills Employers are Looking For (FG) (B)
Luck Isn't Everything: Creating Your Own Opportunities (FG)
Canadian Workplace Culture (B)
Marketing Your Foreign Credentials (FG) (B)
For full workshop listing please visit http://umanitoba.ca/graduate_studies/workshops/schedule.html.