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SOIL FERTILITY SPECIALIST
Organization:
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Division:
Economic Development Division, Agriculture Development Branch - Field Crops Unit
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
12124 - Industrial Development Officer 3
Salary:
$1,356.49 - $1,731.39 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Soil fertility management is a critical component of sustainable agriculture.
Help us transform new research and ideas into practical programs, products and services which will ensure Ontario's agricultural sector remains competitive and environmentally responsible both now and into the future.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• act as the lead provincial specialist on soil fertility with an emphasis in field crop soil fertility
• lead Ontario's technology transfer activities through the development, coordination and implementation of strategies, policies and programs related to soil fertility
• coordinate projects designed to assess the applicability and sustainability of new and existing practices, products, technologies and programs to Ontario's field crop production sector
• prepare and deliver educational information and awareness building tools to facilitate change
• act as a liaison between the research community and industry
• manage contentious and high priority issues related to soil fertility
• provide expertise in soil fertility to support policy and program development
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirement:
• In order to conduct site visits at rural and remote locations, you must hold a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Technical knowledge:
• You have expert knowledge of scientific theories, principles and practices of soil fertility as it relates to the production, business management and marketing of Ontario field crops.
• You have expert knowledge of the Ontario agricultural industry (e.g. economics, social importance, roles and mandates of farm and commodity organizations).
• You have knowledge of relevant acts and regulations that impact on soil fertility.
Research, analysis, evaluation and problem solving skills:
• You have knowledge of research methods and practices to investigate viability and applicability of new methods, techniques and technologies, analyze validity of findings and make recommendations on their suitability for Ontario conditions.
• You have the ability to identify and investigate issues, trends and developments of crop production practices, economics and environmental sustainability related to soil fertility.
Consultation and facilitation skills:
• You can conduct needs assessments and incorporate results in the development of training and educational materials.
• You have an understanding of adult education principles and techniques to deliver training.
• You have an understanding of program evaluation methods.
• You can encourage and motivate agricultural and rural organizations to develop and support policies and programs that encourage the adoption and maintenance of sustainable practices in their agricultural and rural communities.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You can develop professional documents, reports and educational materials using clear, concise language.
• You can present information, options and recommendations in a clear, concise and logical manner.
• You have the proven ability to develop and present information in many formats and can determine the most effective way to transfer technical information.
Other important skills:
• You have planning and coordination skills to manage project activities and resource requirements.
• You have financial administration skills to administer contracts for service providers and forecast and monitor project budgets.
• You are proficient with a variety of computer applications, such as e-mail, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, statistical analysis and database software.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 63 Lorne Ave. E., Stratford, West Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Posted on:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 25, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
