Agronomist – Native Plant Solutions
Position Details: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: Starting salary will be $52,700, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Closing Deadline: February 18, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)
Who We Are
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation. Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.
Native Plant Solutions (NPS), a consulting branch of DUC, is the most experienced company in Canada in naturalized stormwater system design, construction, and management. NPS provides environmental services and on-the-ground expertise in upland and wetland ecosystems to industry, land developers and government agencies.
What You Will Do
Working with a multi-faceted team of professionals, you will lead the development and implementation of native grass upland reclamation, remediation, and applied services for projects to our clients.
You need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter who can work with anyone and capable of seeing the bigger picture and thinking out of the box. This position requires you to be an effective communicator and able to build positive working relationships. It includes overseeing, mentoring, and working alongside seasonal staff.
This position requires expertise in plant physiology following agronomic practices for upland reclamation. Candidates must be comfortable working in the field and coping with variable weather conditions as a substantial portion of your time will be spent working outdoors during the growing season.
You possess strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated expertise in project planning, cost estimating, contract management, and contractor supervision. You are self-motivated, enjoy a complex, changing environment and can manage numerous projects, and contractors, on tight deadlines.
You possess strong technical writing and presentation skills and are an organized entrepreneur with the ability to work independently or as part of a project team. You are considered a true leader with visionary qualities who prides themselves on meeting deadlines and delivering quality results in a complex and changing environment.
Your experience in the field and knowledge in Agricultural practices makes you the ideal candidate for this position.
Requirements
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in Agriculture, Agroecology, Plant Science, Soil Science, Plant Ecology, or a related discipline (a diploma combined with CCA accreditation and five years of progressive forage establishment experience will also be considered).
- Experience operating farm equipment is a must, this is a field position (tractors, seeders, ATV’s, sprayers, riding mowers, hauling, and loading equipment with truck and trailer, etc.).
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed, which may include evenings and weekends at times.
- Strong planning, reporting and project management skills including attention to detail and time management.
- Strong organization, interpersonal and supervision skills both oral and written.
- Ability to foster key business relationships.
- Must possess or obtain a pesticide applicator license.
- Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license.
What We Offer
- 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
- Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
- Hybrid work arrangement
How to Apply
Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit your application for confidential consideration.
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