Organization:
Grand River Conservation Authority
Grand River Conservation Authority
Job
Type: Full-time
Type: Full-time
Location:
Burford, Ontario ON
Burford, Ontario ON
Posting
Date: July 2, 2015
Date: July 2, 2015
Deadline:
Jul 10, 2015
Jul 10, 2015
Organization
Description:
Description:
The
Grand River Conservation Authority (G
Grand River Conservation Authority (G
RCA) has an international reputation for
excellence in managing the natural resources of the largest inland river system
in southern Ontario. Encompassing approximately 6,800 square kilometres, the
Grand River watershed has a population of almost one million people in 39
municipalities and two First Nations. Designated as a Canadian Heritage River,
the Grand River and its major tributaries boast many outstanding human heritage
features and excellent recreational opportunities. The GRCA is committed to
environmental protection by delivering services that ensure the well-being of
the environment and its inhabitants.
Job
Description:
Description:
General
Accountabilities
Accountabilities
The
Nursery Superintendent is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day
operations of the Burford Tree Nursery. Reporting to the Supervisor of
Forestry Operations, the Nursery Superintendent is required to produce trees
and shrubs to meet the needs of the Grand River Conservation Authority’s tree
planting programs.
Nursery Superintendent is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day
operations of the Burford Tree Nursery. Reporting to the Supervisor of
Forestry Operations, the Nursery Superintendent is required to produce trees
and shrubs to meet the needs of the Grand River Conservation Authority’s tree
planting programs.
Specific
Accountabilities
Accountabilities
1.
Carry out the propagation and growing of nursery stock, consisting of bare root
seedlings, whips, and saplings, as well as, container grown seedlings, and
potted material; ensuring a quality product at a competitive price.
Carry out the propagation and growing of nursery stock, consisting of bare root
seedlings, whips, and saplings, as well as, container grown seedlings, and
potted material; ensuring a quality product at a competitive price.
2.
Follow established procedures to hire, train, and discipline staff.
Follow established procedures to hire, train, and discipline staff.
3.
Supervise full time and seasonal staff; prepare work schedules and assign work;
manage employee performance; ensure ongoing compliance with the OHSA and GRCA
policies.
Supervise full time and seasonal staff; prepare work schedules and assign work;
manage employee performance; ensure ongoing compliance with the OHSA and GRCA
policies.
4.
Control vegetation and deleterious pests following an Integrated Pest
Management approach using the most appropriate cultural, mechanical, and
chemical means.
Control vegetation and deleterious pests following an Integrated Pest
Management approach using the most appropriate cultural, mechanical, and
chemical means.
5.
General maintenance of equipment, buildings, and other nursery infrastructure.
General maintenance of equipment, buildings, and other nursery infrastructure.
6.
Keep accurate and up to date records of nursery operations, e.g. inventory
records, seedbed and seed collection records, chemical usage, etc.).
Keep accurate and up to date records of nursery operations, e.g. inventory
records, seedbed and seed collection records, chemical usage, etc.).
7.
Liaise with nurseries and other agencies (e.g. MNRF) to keep up to date with
nursery practices and propagation techniques.
Liaise with nurseries and other agencies (e.g. MNRF) to keep up to date with
nursery practices and propagation techniques.
8.
Assist in budget forecasting and tracking of expenses.
Assist in budget forecasting and tracking of expenses.
9.
Work with other departments that have a role in tree planting and restoration,
such as Natural Heritage and Conservation Services, to ensure nursery stock
being produced is meeting the needs of the end users.
Work with other departments that have a role in tree planting and restoration,
such as Natural Heritage and Conservation Services, to ensure nursery stock
being produced is meeting the needs of the end users.
10.
Administer the purchasing of nursery related goods and services, such as, seed
collecting, equipment rentals, soil, fertilizer, chemicals, potting material,
etc.
Administer the purchasing of nursery related goods and services, such as, seed
collecting, equipment rentals, soil, fertilizer, chemicals, potting material,
etc.
Qualifications:
Technical
Accountabilities
Accountabilities
1.
Minimum of a college diploma in horticulture, forestry or a related field with
at least 3-6 years of relevant work experience (at least 2 of which being in a
supervisory role).
Minimum of a college diploma in horticulture, forestry or a related field with
at least 3-6 years of relevant work experience (at least 2 of which being in a
supervisory role).
2.
Experience in the use and maintenance of specialized equipment for nursery use.
Experience in the use and maintenance of specialized equipment for nursery use.
3.
Working knowledge of the occupational health and safety act and related
regulations.
Working knowledge of the occupational health and safety act and related
regulations.
4.
MOE pesticide licence required for chemical purchase and application on
Authority land.
MOE pesticide licence required for chemical purchase and application on
Authority land.
5.
Knowledge of irrigation equipment and set up.
Knowledge of irrigation equipment and set up.
6.
Excellent organizational skills with respect to project management, project
planning and time management.
Excellent organizational skills with respect to project management, project
planning and time management.
7.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to allow effective
communication with other departments and the general public.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to allow effective
communication with other departments and the general public.
8.
Computer skills in the use of MS Office and database software. Experience
in the use of GIS software an asset.
Computer skills in the use of MS Office and database software. Experience
in the use of GIS software an asset.
9.
Experience with growing native trees and shrubs from seed.
Experience with growing native trees and shrubs from seed.
10.
Strong knowledge of seed cleaning and seed stratification techniques.
Strong knowledge of seed cleaning and seed stratification techniques.
11.
General knowledge of soils and land management in a nursery or farm setting.
General knowledge of soils and land management in a nursery or farm setting.
12.
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence.
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence.
The
annual salary range for this position is Job Grade F $59,049 to $71,836 and
hours of work are 40 per week during the peak season and 35 per week during the
non-peak season.
annual salary range for this position is Job Grade F $59,049 to $71,836 and
hours of work are 40 per week during the peak season and 35 per week during the
non-peak season.
Apply
To:
To:
Approximate
Start Date:August 2015
Start Date:August 2015
To
Apply: Please send a resume and covering letter to careers@grandriver.ca in MS Word or PDF format
and quote “Superintendent of Nursery Operations Job #320” in the subject line.
Apply: Please send a resume and covering letter to careers@grandriver.ca in MS Word or PDF format
and quote “Superintendent of Nursery Operations Job #320” in the subject line.
Deadline
for Applications: 4:00pm on Friday July 10, 2015
for Applications: 4:00pm on Friday July 10, 2015
We
thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will
be contacted.
thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will
be contacted.
Accessibility
accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
