Silviculture Technologist / Greenhouse Manager, Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Competition # LUTA-21-06, Thunder Bay, ON

Silviculture Technologist / Greenhouse Manager

Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Full-Time, Contract

Competition # LUTA-21-06

The Faculty of Natural Resources Management (Thunder Bay Campus) invites applications for the position of Silviculture Technologist and Greenhouse Manager.  This full-time position has an anticipated start date of January 5, 2022 (end date: May 27, 2022) and includes working some weekends and evenings as required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and operation of a research and teaching facility consisting of five modern greenhouses, several growth chambers and a computerized environment simulation laboratory.  In addition, the position will include support to three undergraduate courses: plant identification, silviculture and taxonomy. 

Duties will include:

- Provide knowledge and experience in cultivation and propagation of a wide variety of plant materials, and a working knowledge of identification and integrated pest management;

- Undergraduate course support includes Ontario plant identification and silviculture and may include substantial field experience with Faculty woodlots and regional field schools;

- Assist in the development and teaching of laboratories, including collection of fresh specimens, supervision of student teaching assistant instructors, grading student papers and electronic submission of marks;

- Organization of field school for second year students.

Desired Qualifications:

- MSc Master’s Degree in Forestry, Horticulture or Biology;

- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training;

- Ontario Driver’s License;

- St. John Ambulance – Emergency First Aid;

- Competency with office software, statistical packages and good writing skills;

- Knowledge and working experience in Argus Environmental control system;

- Knowledge and experience in teaching silviculture practicums, plant identification, and growing tree seedlings, including storage and seed stratification;

- Knowledge of the mechanics of a modern greenhouse facility;

- An understanding of environmental and resource influences on plant growth and physiology.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references quoting competition # LUTA-21-06 to:

Lakehead University

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay ON P7B5E1

Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.