Job Description

Competition # : 43206Department: AgricultureLocation: BIBLE HILLType of Employment: TemporaryUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 21-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Department of Agriculture supports the development of a competitive, sustainable, and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contributes to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia\xe2\x80\x99s rural and urban communities. Our vision is of an agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We envision an industry recognized for its adaptable, collaborative business approach.The Animal and Crop Services Section aims to grow and support agriculture sectors such as the livestock, agronomic and horticulture industries, being proactive, sustainable, and innovative. The section supports agriculture protection through administration of legislation and programs.Primary AccountabilitiesReporting to the Senior Program Administrator (Pest and Regulations), the Plant Protection Coordinator will be responsible to provide advice and guidance related to integrated pest management, agronomy, and horticulture to government and industry stakeholders. You will be responsible to work collaboratively with specialists, industry partners and governments to facilitate development of strategies, tools, and decision support system to mitigate risk respecting agricultural pests.Qualifications and ExperienceYou will have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in agriculture and be a Professional Agrologist or be eligible for membership with the Nova Scotia Institute of Agrologists (NSIA).As the successful candidate, you have extensive knowledge of the agriculture sector and understand the Department\xe2\x80\x99s goals and how they connect to the agriculture industry. Experience in agricultural practices, weed science, plant pest identification and plant disease diagnosis skills are required. Experiencing using GIS software would be considered an asset.Must be a strong analytical thinker, effective communicator, outcome focused, can assess trends, and take appropriate action, work in a team environment, and supervise staff.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .Working Conditions

• Seasonal field work, including mowing, spraying, carrying out inspections in several horticultural crops
• Travel throughout the Province of Nova Scotia
• Possibility of handling honeybees

Additional InformationThis is a Temporary employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2024. The appointment status (\xe2\x80\x98temporary\xe2\x80\x99 or \xe2\x80\x98casual\xe2\x80\x99) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 12Salary Range: $1,924.95 - $2,982.67 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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