Position:
Superintendent of Nursery Operations – Job #320
Organization: Grand
River Conservation Authority
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
General 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.
Specific Accountabilities
• 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.
• Follow established procedures to hire, train, and discipline staff.
• Supervise full time and seasonal staff; prepare work schedules and
assign work; manage employee performance; ensure ongoing compliance
with the OHSA and GRCA policies.
• Control vegetation and deleterious pests following an Integrated
Pest Management approach using the most appropriate cultural,
mechanical, and chemical means.
• General maintenance of equipment, buildings, and other nursery
infrastructure.
• Keep accurate and up to date records of nursery operations, e.g.
inventory records, seedbed and seed collection records, chemical
usage, etc.).
• Liaise with nurseries and other agencies (e.g. MNRF) to keep up to
date with nursery practices and propagation techniques.
• Assist in budget forecasting and tracking of expenses.
• 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.
• Administer the purchasing of nursery related goods and services,
such as, seed collecting, equipment rentals, soil, fertilizer,
chemicals, potting material, etc.
Technical Accountabilities
• 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).
• Experience in the use and maintenance of specialized equipment for
nursery use.
• Working knowledge of the occupational health and safety act and
related regulations.
• MOE pesticide licence required for chemical purchase and application
on Authority land.
• Knowledge of irrigation equipment and set up.
• Excellent organizational skills with respect to project management,
project planning and time management.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to allow effective
communication with other departments and the general public.
• Computer skills in the use of MS Office and database software.
Experience in the use of GIS software an asset.
• Experience with growing native trees and shrubs from seed.
• Strong knowledge of seed cleaning and seed stratification techniques.
• General knowledge of soils and land management in a nursery or farm setting.
• 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.
Approximate 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.
Deadline for Applications: 4:00pm on Friday July 10, 2015
We 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.
