Field Crops Unit Coordinator
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Dalhousie University
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Position Information Position Title Field Crops Unit Coordinator Department/Unit Agriculture - Dean's Office Location Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S054-25 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 $31.61 - $40.03 per hour ($57,533 - $72,853 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 coordinatingthe unit’s day-to-day operations, all while ensuring best management practices are implementedin the interest of safety, sustainability and environmental stewardship. Key Responsibilities- Direct and coordinate day-to-dayactivities and staff associated with 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 equipment 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. Performand documentequipment checks, maintenance and repairs.
- Responsible for snow removal and salting operations for the Agricultural Campus during winter months.
- 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, developand/or implement policies, protocols, procedures applicable to the Field Crops Unit, Farm, Faculty and University.
- Diploma in Agriculture, Plant Science, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field from a recognized agricultural or r
