Farm Production Specialist; Farm Production - Arborg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Arborg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Farm Production Specialist; Farm Production Extension Specialist (2 positions):
G3 Agrologist 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Agriculture

Land Use and Ecosystems Resilience Branch, Agriculture Production and Resilience Division

Arborg MB, Dauphin MB, Swan River MB, Various rural locations MB

Advertisement Number: 41137

Salary(s): G3 $71, $91,972.00 per year

Closing Date:
May 23, 2023

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.

An eligibility list may be established to fill current and future regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Government of Manitoba's Agriculture Department works collaboratively with citizens, industry, governments and other stakeholders to enable the sustainable development and strengthen the resilience of Manitoba's agriculture and food processing industries.

Skilled, passionate and engaged staff that embrace innovation and continuous improvement are key to the department's success.

The
Agriculture Production and Resilience Division is responsible for program development and extension for all aspects of farm management and agricultural production systems, including crops, livestock and soils.

The
Land Use and Ecosystems Resilience Branch is responsible for developing and delivering programming and extension on sustainable agricultural production, and for enhancing the resilience of Manitoba's agricultural sector through the management and administration of Agricultural Crown Lands, soil survey and ag weather network initiatives.

We are currently recruiting the two roles noted below, which will be of interest to self-motivated individuals with a passion for public service.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be a member of, or eligible for membership in, the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists at the Professional Agrologist level
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and with limited communication service
Valid Manitoba Class 5 drivers license or equivalent
Ability to travel throughout Manitoba
Ability to use vehicles and allterrain vehicles, including quads in rough terrain and isolated areas _Farm Production Extension Specialist (Agricultural Crown Lands) position only_

Qualifications:

Essential:

Bachelor of Science in agriculture with an emphasis in environmental studies, plant science, soil science or animal science. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
Experience in agronomy, crop production, forage production, rangeland production or livestock production and environmentally sustainable cropping and livestock practices
Knowledge of soils, climate, crops or livestock specific to Manitoba
Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations
Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise documents, reports, guides, and factsheets to convey complex technical information to a variety of internal and external audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively and maintain strong working relationships with rural clients, industry groups and internal contacts
Strong problem solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, develop options and make sound recommendations, including livestock, forage or cropland management _(Farm Production Extension Specialist (Agricultural Crown Lands) position only)_, or for the adoption of beneficial management practices _(Farm Production Extension Specialist (Agri-Resources) position only)_
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines with limited lead times
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, ARCview or similar GIS program
Sound knowledge of issues, regulations and beneficial management practices related to crop and livestock production in Manitoba _Farm Production Extension Specialist (Agri-Resources) position only_
Sound knowledge of issues and regulations related to livestock production and the Agricultural Crown Lands program in Manitoba _Farm Production Extension Specialist (Agricultural Crown Lands) position only_

Desired: