Cultiv8 Farm Coordinator
Dalhousie University
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Cultiv8 Farm Coordinator |
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| Department/Unit | Agriculture – Dean’s Office |
| Location | Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Posting Number | S077-24 |
| Employee Group | NSGEU Local 77 |
| Position Type | Term |
| Duration of Contract (if applicable) | Two (2) years, eight (8) months per year |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1.0 FTE |
| Salary | $20.48 – $25.91 per hour ($37,270-$47,157 per annum, 35 hours per week). This is a two-year term position, eight months per year, so annual salary will be pro-rated to $24,847 – $31,438. |
| Classification | T4 |
| Provisional Statement | This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months. |
| 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 to the Cultiv8 Manager, the Farm Coordinator will support the small, student-run vegetable and cut-flower production farm, Sustain by Cultiv8, helping to deliver the unique experience that it provides students, teachers, and community. |
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| Note | The incumbent will be regularly required to work with machinery and organic and biological materials, products and amendments (e.g. fertilizers, manure) including occasionally organic certified pesticide/herbicide. The incumbent will be working outdoors daily and thus will be regularly exposed to varying weather conditions and dust. The incumbent may be required to work flexible and irregular hours including overtime, weekends and holidays as required to complete time sensitive tasks. Scheduling and compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement. Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. |
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| Job Competencies | The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: – Self-Awareness & Professionalism – Respect & Inclusion – Adaptability – Knowledge & Thinking Skills – Communication |
| Additional Information | Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. |
| Application Consideration | Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources. |
| Diversity Statement | Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity . |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | One (1) |
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| Open Date | 03/13/2024 |
| Close Date | 03/20/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16009 |
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