The Field Services & Experiential Learning Manager provides leadership in the planning, coordination, and ongoing enhancement of experiential learning across the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS). The role supports and advances the delivery of field-based, laboratory, and hands-on learning opportunities within undergraduate and graduate programs, working with faculty and instructional teams to ensure experiential components are effectively implemented, inclusive, and aligned with course learning outcomes.
Working in close collaboration with faculty and instructional teams, the Manager identifies opportunities to strengthen experiential learning across EOAS disciplines and supports the delivery of field courses, laboratory classes, and related instructional activities through appropriate training, instructional resources, and coordinated program supports. The role contributes to curriculum-related discussions where experiential learning is embedded and develops tools, resources, and processes that enhance student preparation, participation, and success.
The position also coordinates the instructional use of field and teaching facilities, including the UBC Teck Geological Field Station, ensuring that environments, equipment, and logistical supports are in place to enable safe and effective learning experiences. Operational planning and risk-management activities are undertaken in direct support of academic programming and student learning.
The Manager supervises the Field School Caretaker and the Educational Field & Lab Assistant and provides guidance to staff and instructional teams supporting experiential learning delivery. The role leads planning and coordination efforts that ensure experiential learning environments—whether in classrooms, laboratories, or field settings—are accessible, well-supported, and aligned with departmental teaching priorities. Occasional travel to field locations is required.
Reports to the Director, Resources & Operations. Works closely with instructional faculty, laboratory teaching coordinators, departmental committees, departmental safety personnel, and administrative staff. Maintains professional relationships with external partners, contractors, vendors, community organizations, and museums contributing to instructional and experiential learning needs.
Directly supervises the Field School Caretaker (NURAT) and the Educational Field & Lab Assistant (CUPE 2050), and may oversee student workers, seasonal staff, or contractors involved in educational preparation and delivery. The role also liaises with external academic institutions using the Teck Field Station, ensuring coordinated support for their field courses and alignment with safety and operational standards.
Decisions made by the incumbent directly influence the quality, safety, and effectiveness of EOAS experiential learning programs. Errors in planning, safety oversight, instructional support, or coordination could: jeopardize student and staff safety during field or lab activities, compromise academic program delivery, result in damage to teaching facilities or field station assets, or negatively impact student learning outcomes or program continuity.
A high level of independent decision-making, risk awareness, and judgment is expected. Works under broad direction from the Director, Resources & Operations. Receives high-level guidance on strategic goals and independently plans, prioritizes, and executes work that supports instructional delivery, experiential learning, and field infrastructure.
The Field Services & Experiential Learning Manager directly supervises the Field School Caretaker and the Educational Field & Lab Assistant.
May also supervise or coordinate the work of seasonal staff, student workers, temporary employees, and contractors supporting instructional delivery or field school operations.
Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one's own. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one's own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
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