Field Crops Unit Coordinator

6 months ago

Truro, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Field Crops Unit Coordinator

**Department/Unit**
- Agriculture - Dean's Office

**Location**
- Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S136-24

**Employee Group**
- NSGEU Local 77

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0 FTE

**Salary**
- $30.84 - $39.05 per hour ($56,130 - $71,076 per annum, 35 hours per week)

**Classification**
- T8

**Provisional Statement**
- This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role._

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- The Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. Reporting jointly to the Operations Manager and the Programs and Finance Manager, the Field Crops Unit Coordinator will provide strong leadership and direction to staff in the Field Crops unit while coordinating** **the unit’s day-to-day operations,all while ensuring best management practices are implemented** **in the interest of safety, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Direct and coordinate staff and day-to-day operations pertaining to all aspects of field crop (e.g. forages, corn, soybeans, grains) management in support of livestock operations teaching and research,** **campus snow removal, and facility and fleet maintenance,** **consulting Operations Manager and/or Programs and Finance Manager as appropriate.
- Operate and maintain large scale farm machinery. Navigate equipment in variable weather, field conditions and topography; properly match and utilize various tractor and implement combinations. Perform equipment checks, maintenance and repairs.
- Provide technical or functional guidance to staff, students, faculty, volunteers and visitors working within the field crops unit; ensure all personnel are properly trained and following standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
- Offer technical support, demonstrations and data collection under the direction of faculty and instructors in support of research and experiential learning opportunities for students.
- In consultation with the Operations and/or Programs and Finance Manager, develop** **and/or implement policies, protocols, procedures applicable to the Field Crops Unit, Farm, Faculty and University.

**Note**
- This position is deemed an essential services position.** **The incumbent must be available to work flexible and irregular hours including overtime, weekends and holidays as required to complete time sensitive tasks. This position also requires being on standby and part of an on-call schedule for snow removal operations. Scheduling and compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement.
The incumbent will be regularly exposed to machinery, chemicals, organic and biological materials, animals, extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, and heights.
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

**Required Qualifications**
- Diploma in Agriculture, Plant Science, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field from a recognized agricultural or related institution with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and proven safety record in operation and maintenance of large-scale farm machinery, sustainable agronomic crop production, and snow removal operations, utilizing best management practices.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, and** **interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Strong initiative, judgement, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
- This position requires significant physical effort including regularly lifting up to 25 kg; attaching, detaching, adjusting, mounting and dismounting equipment; and standing and walking for extended

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