Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Competition #: 2517KM-CB
Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC; http://nsac.ca) is a small research-intensive university located in the centre of beautiful Nova Scotia at Truro-Bible Hill. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture and its related life and social science disciplines, NSAC educates future leaders and generates knowledge and solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. NSAC seeks candidates to fill the position of GIS Specialist, Precision Agriculture Research Program.
Duties:
The GIS Specialist will be open to an evolving work environment, as part of a team involved in research projects with a focus on development/testing of DGPS/GIS driven precision agriculture systems; a combination of field and laboratory research using GIS/DGPS, sensors, data entry, management, data analysis, GIS mapping, interpretation and summarization of results; extensive liaison with various research scientists, industry representatives, extension activities, producers and technology transfer activities via participation in extension bulletins, scientific articles, and the posting of articles on the web-site developing precision agriculture systems in wild blueberry production systems. In particular, the incumbent will help support research toward the development of technologies for variable rate application of agrochemicals in wild blueberry fields. Duties will also include performing tests using a variety of field and laboratory equipment; calibrating and maintaining instrumentation; preparing and processing field samples for analysis; and participating in the collection of field samples throughout eastern Canada. The successful applicant will interact with researchers and stakeholders with respect to the related projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and one year experience in a related discipline. Must have an advanced diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The incumbent will have experience with the operation of GPS/GIS, controllers and sensors or other aspects of precision agriculture. Applicants must be skilled in computer programming (e.g. Visual basic, C++, Pascal), electronics and instrumentation. The successful candidate must be able to work and problem solve as part of a growing team, as well as independently. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are requirements for this position. A valid Nova Scotia drivers licence is also essential.
Salary: $21.28 – $26.09 per hour
Closing Date: February 28, 2009
For further information on this position, please contact Dr. Zaman, Assistant Professor – Precision Agriculture Research Chair, Dept. of Engineering, ph: 893-5426 or e-mail: qzaman@nsac.ca.
The application requirements are a current cover letter and resume including the names of 3 references who can evaluate your suitability for the position. Please quote the competition number in the e-mail subject line and in your cover letter.
Please forward your application/resume to:
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Human Resources Consultant
PO Box 550
Truro, NS, B2N 5E3
Fax: 902-896-7078
E-mail: Resources-JobApps@gov.ns.ca
Submissions must be received by mail or delivery by 4:30 P.M. or by fax or e-mail by midnight on the closing date.
This job posting is initially restricted to NSGEU bargaining unit employees. Applicants must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a NS Government Civil Service employee and a member of the NSGEU. Prior to applying for this restricted position, you can confirm your employment status through your Employee Self-Service (ESS) access.
Applications from non-bargaining unit applicants are encouraged, and will be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit applicants.
Any current casual employee who is interested should apply for this opportunity. Upon receiving the employee’s application, the Employer will determine whether the applicant qualifies as an internal bargaining unit applicant pursuant to the new provisions relating to casual employees.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. NSAC is committed to the principle of employment equity. All applicants who are members of an Employment Equity group are encouraged to self-identify.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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