Job Description

Department:

Agriculture

Location:

BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment:

Student

Union Status:

Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:

07-Mar-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

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At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable, and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.




The Animal and Crop Services section supports the growth and sustainability of agriculture sectors such as the livestock, bee, agronomic and horticulture industries, being proactive, sustainable and innovative as well as the protection through administration of legislation and supporting programs.




Agriculture - Government of Nova Scotia

About Our Opportunity

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The Plant Protection Summer Student is responsible for landowner education, mapping of wild chervil sites and administering control of wild chervil infestations in the execution of a wild chervil management plan for agricultural marshlands in Nova Scotia. The Summer Student is also responsible for other pest management related activities respecting designated pests to agriculture in Nova Scotia.

Primary Accountabilities

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work with a GIS database through collection of GPS spatial data and weed population information for planning and assessment of control strategies. prevent the spread of noxious weeds on agricultural marshlands by applying effective mechanical and chemical control measures increase awareness of landowners on impacts of noxious weeds and available control options through development of resources, consultation and demonstration; contribute to the development of control recommendations through the establishment, maintenance and assessment of research plots supports industry protection initiatives by assisting the Plant Protection Coordinators with other pest management related activities.

Qualifications and Experience

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You must be a student currently registered in a relevant post-secondary program. The incumbent must have a valid Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicator Certificate of Qualification or be willing to complete the necessary requirements as well as a valid Driver's License.




Experience in Weed Science, Plant Science or a related field, plant identification skills, as well experience operating a tractor are considered assets.

Additional Information

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This position will run for 14 weeks within

May 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025

What We Offer

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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:

HOURLY

Salary Range:

$15.73 - $29.69 Hourly

Employment 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.




Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:




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.