Nursery Supervisor - Jobs in Abercrombie, NS

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POSITION PURPOSE:Leads the nursery seedling growing operation for the production of seedlings to support the Company’s long-term silviculture program. Leads the implementation of the tree improvement program.CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE/COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONSEstablishes and maintains a close working relationship with customers to ensure the production and delivery of high-quality seedlings for company operations and external sales. Develops and maintains strong working relations with government and private agencies as well as regional and provincial tree improvement initiatives.SCOPEThe incumbent reports to the Woodlands Manager and plans, directs, and co-ordinates all activities of the Company greenhouse nursery operation and tree improvement program. Implements safety programs to ensure the safety of employees. Assures compliance to operating procedures, federal, provincial, and municipal regulations. Co-ordinates with the Silviculture Supervisor to plan the requirements for the Company’s reforestation program. Co-ordinates with Woodlands Manager to plan requirements for external sales. Establishes and implements short- to mid-term plan activities directed towards sustained continuous improvement while maintaining production and quality schedules within established procedures and budgets. Hires, trains, and motivates employees to ensure the consistent attainment of production schedules at cost levels.QUALIFICATIONSThis position requires a bachelor’s degree or diploma in horticulture, agriculture, or forestry with three to five years’ experience in greenhouse production and nursery operations. A combination of formal training and relevant experience will also be considered. The incumbent should be a hands- on self-motivated individual who is a team player with good communication skills, strong organizing and planning skills , well developed problem solving and decision making skills, with a focus achieving results.DIMENSIONSSeedling Production - 5 to 8 million seedlings/yearEmployees - 15-25 seasonal hourly employeesPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Establishes and maintains working conditions and develops employee attitudes and behaviors that will ensure all aspects of woodlands safety programs are in place within the Nursery Team.

• Leads specific safety programs, establishes safety objectives, and tracks progress and develops, reviews and modifies safety operating procedures.

• Develops annual budgets and work planning processes and leads the implementation of these plans

• Supervises the nursery production and growing activities to ensure nursery crops meet established quality, quantity, and cost requirements. Includes the hiring and training of required staff.

• Implements tree improvement programs to support long-term sustainable forestry programs.

• Contributes to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.

BehaviorsRequired

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

MotivationsRequired

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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