Category Archives: Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre

NOW HIRING: Computer Programmer Research Assistant position available with our Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team

Computer Programmer Research Assistant, Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre   The successful candidate will work with the Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team. The work includes programming, testing and troubleshooting of agricultural data management and mapping web software. The position could involve development of web/cloud/IoT services, and helping to develop robotics technology. You will work with senior team members in Computer Programming and … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Computer Programmer Research Assistant position available with our Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team »

Ecology study reaps key results at Niagara College vineyard

Ecologist Adam Martin, a professor in the Physical and Environmental Science department at the University of Toronto Scarborough, conducted a study at NC’s vineyard with the AETIC team and NC’s head winemaker to explore leaf economics spectrum traits of chardonnay grapes. The leaf economics spectrum (LES) characterizes traits and their relationships to provide key insights into the ecology of plants, and their responses to environmental … Continue reading Ecology study reaps key results at Niagara College vineyard »

POSITION AVAILABLE: Computer Programmer Research Assistant position available

Computer Programmer Research Assistant, Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre The successful candidate will work with the Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team at the Welland Campus. The work includes programming, testing and troubleshooting of agricultural data management and mapping web software. The position could involve development of web/cloud/IoT services, and helping to develop robotics technology. You will work with senior team members in … Continue reading POSITION AVAILABLE: Computer Programmer Research Assistant position available »

NOW HIRING: Greenhouse Research Assistant position available with our Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team

Greenhouse Research Assistant, Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre The individuals will work with the Faculty Leads to oversee plant growth, apply fertilizers/irrigation, etc., and assess and measure growth. The successful candidates will collect data from the growing trials and help to prepare update reports and a final report summarizing the project results. Some duties will include: carefully observing plant growth progress, taking regular measurements … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Greenhouse Research Assistant position available with our Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team »

NOW HIRING: Computer Programmer Assistant position available with our Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team

Computer Programmer Research Assistant, Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre The successful candidate will work with the Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team at the Welland Campus. The work includes programming, testing and troubleshooting of agricultural data management and mapping web software. The position could involve development of web/cloud/IoT services, and helping to develop robotics technology. You will work with senior team members in … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Computer Programmer Assistant position available with our Agriculture & Environmental Technologies Innovation Centre team »

Research team in spotlight at OFVC

Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division was well represented at this year’s Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention in February. Known as Canada’s premier horticultural event, the annual conference brings together researchers, producers, industry experts, associations and educators. In its 18th year, the two-day event features world-class expert speakers, tradeshow exhibitors and network opportunities. R&I had a number of experts speaking at the event: From the … Continue reading Research team in spotlight at OFVC »