Manager, Crop Production - Carman, Canada - Manitoba Government
Description
Manager, Crop Production:
G5 Agrologist 5
Regular/full-time
Department of Agriculture
Primary Agriculture, Agriculture Production and Resilience
Carman MB
Advertisement Number: 40781
Salary(s): G5 $79, $104,244.00 per year
Closing Date:
March 19, 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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Manitoba Agriculture works collaboratively with citizens, industry, governments and other stakeholders to enable the sustainabledevelopment and strengthen the resilience of Manitoba's agriculture and food processing industries.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be a member of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists with a Professional Agrologist (P. Ag) designation, or eligible for membership with the ability to obtain the P. Ag designation once hired.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba class 5 driver's license.
- Access to a personal vehicle for business purposes to attend meetings and other work locations as required.
- Physically capable of working outdoors, in various environmental conditions.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Extensive experience and expertise in the crop industry including, but not limited to: crop production, crop protection, diagnostics, surveillance, research design, provincial and federal legislation, modern extension programming.
- Supervisory experience, which includes but is not limited to: leading, planning, coaching and performance management.
- Experience in strategic planning and project management.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to building and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, organizations, and other stakeholder groups.
- Ability to manage politically sensitive and complex issues/priorities
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Desired:
- Masters or doctoral degree in Agriculture or a related discipline.
Duties:
Reporting to the Director, the manager is responsible for providing management and leadership to the crops section, advice on technical issues, and administers and oversees the administration of the crop section's programs.
The incumbent leads and supports the implementation and co-ordination of strategic and industry development business plans and extension of programs related to the continued development and advancement of a profitable and sustainable industry.
A detailed position description is available upon request.- Advertisement # 4078
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