Agriculture Adaptation Specialist – Crops; and Agriculture Adaptation Specialist – Livestock

Government of Manitoba Posted: March 24, 2022
Expires: April 29, 2022
Location
600-259 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Canada
Job Type
Full-time (permanent)
Category
Agriculture Employment Equity Equipment Operations Provincial/ Federal Government

Description

Agriculture Adaptation Specialist - Crops; and Agriculture Adaptation Specialist - Livestock
G3 Agrologist 3
Regular/full-time
Department of Agriculture
Primary Agriculture, Ag Production and Resilience Division
Arborg MB, Beausejour MB, Gimli MB, Morden MB, Brandon MB
- Advertisement Number: 38950
- Salary(s):  G3 $67,242.00 - $87,068.00 per year
- Closing Date: April 29, 2022
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

 - An eligibility list may be created to fill multiple similar positions in various locations throughout Manitoba and remain in effect until exhausted.

Please identify the position you are applying for (Agriculture Adaptation Specialist - Crops, or Agriculture Adaptation Specialist - Livestock) and the location of your interest, in your resume.

Location specifics: Gimli, Morden (Crops positions); Arborg, Beausejour, Brandon (Livestock positions)

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Must be eligible for membership in the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists with a Professional Agrologist designation and able to obtain the membership once successful.
  • Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's license with the ability to travel throughout Manitoba

Qualifications 

Essential:

  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or similar related discipline. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
  • Experience in crop agronomy including the detection, identification, and management of pests in field crops.  *specific to crops positions only*
  • Experience with crop production management.   *specific to crops positions only*
  • Experience in ruminant livestock production, forage production, and/or rangeland production.   *specific to livestock positions only*
  • Knowledge of ruminant livestock production practices on the Canadian prairies.  *specific to livestock positions only*
  • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively prepare and deliver training presentations and training events.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Ability to independently manage projects and undertake necessary research and information gathering to keep current on issues/trends in the industry.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Duties:

The Agriculture Adaptation Specialist - Crops delivers extension and regional programs and projects related to crop production. The specialist provides crops surveillance and pest monitoring in a specific region; and provides crop production management advice and support to primary agricultural producers to make science based profitable, productive and environmentally sustainable management decisions.  The Agriculture Adaptation Specialist- Crops will work closely with other branch and department specialists in implementing  programming.

The Agriculture Adaptation Specialist - Livestock delivers extension and regional programs and projects related to productivity, profitability, and sustainability for livestock, forage, and rangeland production. The incumbent will provide management advice in these areas to primary producers; and supports applied livestock and forage demonstration and research trials.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Apply Now:
Advertisement # 38950
Service Centre 4
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone:  204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.