Lily Collection Research Clerk 1

at  Olds College

About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

• maintenance of the lily collection in the Research Plots and the Botanic Gardens
• written and photographic record keeping, data collection, evaluation, reporting, labelling and signage
• sourcing Alberta and Prairie bred lilies to expand the collection at Olds College
• collecting data, helping to determine the life cycle of the lily leaf beetle in Alberta, identifying or confirming the presence of Lily Leaf Beetle in various locations
• additional insect collection work
• additional duties in the botanic garden