• Minimum qualifications include a two-year diploma in production technology and at least three years industry work experience managing greenhouse and/or nursery production.
• You must be knowledgeable of WHMIS and safe horticulture work practices.
• Those who possess a Pesticide Applicators Certificate (Nursery and Greenhouse IPM) will be given preference
• You must also be proficient with computers including spreadsheet and word processing software and have operational experience with an environmental detection/alarm system (preferably ARGUS).
• You must be capable of working in a self-directed environment with minimal supervision, but also be willing to work as a team with faculty and staff to ensure an effective learning experience for students while maintaining a facility for crop production coexistent with that learning.
• This position requires cooperation and assistance with the lab staff in Landscaping and Turf/Horticulture Equipment maintenance, therefore skill and knowledge in at least one of these areas is anticipated for proper running of the full field lab.
• As maintenance in the horticulture industry involves the full week, you should be prepared to be flexible with your work hours, which could include work on Saturdays and/or Sundays
  

Work Schedule:

• 35 hours per week.
• You should be prepared to be flexible with your work hours, which could include work on Saturdays and/or Sundays.

  Duties:

• We are seeking a dynamic person to provide support and assistance to students and faculty with the practical portion of course delivery at the Field Lab with the School of Horticulture's Production programs.
• This full-time regular position involves overall responsibility for upkeep and operation of the production facilities, equipment, supplies, crops(vegetables and flowers) and systems
• Preparation and setup of materials for student learning and some instructional guidance and evaluation of student work.

  To apply: Please apply directly by e-mail, fax, or mail Attn: Brian Carr; when applying quote competition number 03-93R
  E-mail:employ@kwantlen.ca
  Fax: 604-599-2111
  Mail:Kwantlen University College
  12666 72 Ave
  Surrey, BC V3W 2M8