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#32 October 13, 2010
Scotia Pool is seeking a part-time, as needed, Customer Service Representative. Responsibilities include:
- Providing friendly and informative customer service
- Handling cash and non-cash forms of payment
- Answering the telephone and providing general information
- Must have current First Aid and CPR-C certification
For more information call 893-6364.
Please send cover letter and current resume to:
Joy Galloway-Jones
Aquatic Manager
Scotia Pool
80 Research Drive
Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2
Or email jgallowayjones@nsac.ca
#33 October 21, 2010
  Sunnyview Animal Care Centre
1746 Bedford Highway
Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 1G2
Phone: (902) 835 - 2223 Fax: (902) 835 – 8837
sunnyviewvet@eastlink.ca / www.sunnyviewanimalcarecentre.com
Work Term Placement
Want to find a meaningful work placement, where your skills will be utilized as well as improved?
Sunnyview Animal Care Centre in Bedford Nova Scotia has a spot available for a technician student work term.
We have a small, 1.5 doctor clinic that is very busy. Our technicians perform pre-exams, blood draws, anesthetic inductions, anesthetic monitoring, IV catheter placements, xray processing, among other things. We have a surgical and therapeutic laser, as well as dental radiology. Min. wage offered for your workterm! As well as possibility for hire after graduation.
Please contact Alyson Speiran, RVT for more information at 902-835-2223 or alytech@eastlink.ca
#37 October 21, 2010
FULL TIME RESEARCH AGRONOMIST
Employer: ICMS
Email: mcmillan@icms-inc.com
Contact Person: Grant McMillan
Suite 313 151-32500 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford BC V2T4W1
Phone(day): 604-853-7322
Phone(eve): 604-309-5512
FAX: 604-556-0588
ICMS, Inc. provides services in the management and conduct of research protocols in the areas of crop breeding, agronomy and the evaluation of product efficacy for pesticides, inoculants, plant growth regulators, adjuvants, fertilizers, seed coatings, and many other agricultural products. Additionally, ICMS, Inc. is recognized as a premier provider of services in the development, implementation and conduct of GLP research protocols to determine potential pesticide residues in feed, forage, seed, tree fruit, small fruit, vegetables, soil and aquatic environments. We have been dedicated to providing accurate and meaningful data to local, national and international clientele since establishment in 1985. Our BC station conducts trial work in both the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan Valley region working with a wide selection of crops such as small fruit, tree fruit, potatoes, cole crops, corn, greenhouse crops, forage and veggie crops to name a few.
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Duties:
• Conduct of assigned field research trials in the area of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)-compliant crop and soil residue studies, crop variety trials and efficacy trials.
• Layout, planting, maintenance and harvest of small plot research trials on a variety of grain, oilseed, small fruit, tree fruit, greenhouse and vegetable crops.
• Test item calculations and application, sample collection (crop/soil), trial documentation and equipment operation as per Standard Operating Procedures, data collection and statistical analysis
• Interpreting and meeting protocols, frequent communication of project status to clients and final report/notebook completion and submission.
• Working in a team environment, he or she will report to the Regional Manager.
• Travel to and from the Okanagan for trial work as required.
Qualifications:
• BSc. in agriculture or equivalent education and experience is required.
• Ideal applicants will have previous research experience in agriculture or an environment-related discipline. GLP experience would be highly valued. Previous summer employment experience in field research would be highly valued.
• Knowledge of seeding, spraying and harvesting equipment operation and maintenance, field trial design.
Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and experience in Canadian agriculture. .
• The successful applicant must be willing to travel periodically and complete tasks requiring extended work hours when necessary.
• Computer literacy using an IBM-compatible PC in a Windows environment is required.
• Experience with ARM, Excel and Word would be considered an asset.
• A valid driver's license is required. Experience with towing at 20ft equipment trailer would be considered an asset.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in BCIA would be considered an asset
Hours: 40
Starting Date: ASAP
Please submit a resume and cover letter and salary expectations to the Regional Manager, Mr. Grant McMillan, via email: mcmillan@icms-inc.com
#39 October 21, 2010
GRAD CHAIR
NSAC Class of 2010
The successful applicant will be responsible for planning the events that take place at Convocation in May, including the Grad Banquet.
This is an honorarium position.
To apply send your resume to su@nsac.ca
Job #430 August 20, 2010
Dairy Farm Labourer
Employer: Sunrise Dairy Ltd
Email: olivegreening@hotmail.com
Company Description: Dairy Farm
Dairy Farm Cows: 220
Address: P.O.Box 205
Musgravetown, Newfoundland
A0C1Z0
Phone (day/evening): 7094672164
FAX: 7094672164
Contact Person: Jeff Greening
Term: Full Time
Location: Bunyan's Cove Rd/Musgravetown
Duties: Milking cows, feeding cows, maintance work, cleaning barns etc.
Qualification: Must have interest and farming lifestyle.
Hours: 45hrs weekly
Wage: To be decided
Starting Date: ASAP
Other Info: Serious inquires only. Not accepting resumes outside Canada.
Job #427 August 20, 2010
Ph.D. Student
The Canadian Facility for Ecoinformatics Research (CFER) in Biology at University of Ottawa is seeking an outstanding Ph.D. candidate for a new research project linking macroecology and global change biology. Current research at CFER explores a broad range of questions at the interface of these disciplines with additional focus on endangered species conservation and ecological applications of remote sensing. CFER currently hosts 4 MSc and 2 PhD students, and 3 postdoctoral researchers. CFER research productivity is high and we are extremely well equipped (see http://www.macroecology.ca for details).
The student will join the Canada Global Change Transect (CGCT) project. The CGCT is an ambitious, national-scale, interdisciplinary project that seeks to: 1) directly observe the distribution of a large number of butterfly species through multiple regional transects to test whether species’ ranges are shifting predictably in response to observed environmental changes 2) test and calibrate model predictions of butterfly species’ ranges with transect observations to allow reliable predictions of future impacts of global change. Depending on the interest and quality of the applicant, the project offers considerable flexibility in designing a research program that investigates areas of personal interest within the overall framework of the project.
Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in ecology and conservation biology and be capable of advanced statistical analysis. Experience in spatial ecology, entomology, and in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) or geomatics software are assets. Proficiency in spoken and written English essential. Selection of a student will be based on academic achievements, reference letters and previous research experience. Students with their own scholarship support can expect additional support through CGCT and will be competitive for teaching assistanceships. Non-scholarship applicants will receive the standard uOttawa stipend: $18,500/year.
Position is available starting the Winter Semester (January 2011) and no later than May 2011.
Interested candidates should e-mail (1) their transcript, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a letter describing their research experience and interests (2 page limit), (4) recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), and (5) the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Jeremy Kerr, 30 Marie Curie, Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5, Office phone: (613)562-5800, ext. 4577, Email: jkerr@uottawa.ca
Job #428 August 20, 2010
Machine Operator-Maintenance
Employer: Dunk River Farms Ltd.
Email: drf@pei.sympatico.ca
Company Description: A progressive family farm located in Central Bedeque PE. Its main focus is producing potatoes for the processing market but also grows barley, soybeans, canola and green manure crops.
Address: Summerside RR#3
Central Bedeque, PE
C1N 4J9
Phone(day): 902 439-1378
Phone(eve): 902 887-2907
Contact Person: Kevin Schurman
Term: Full time-full time seasonal
Location: Central Bedeque, PE
Duties: Operation and maintenance of tandem trucks, forklift, skid loader, tractors and implements, combine etc. as well as general farm maintenance. Specific duties may include seeding small grains, tillage, potato set cutter operation, crop spraying, combining and potato windrower operation.
Qualification: class 3A licence, forklift training, experience in welding and machine maintenance, good math skills, experience in tractor and truck operation.
Hours: 32-72 per week
Wage: to be determined
Starting Date: asap
Closing Date: when filled
Job #426 August 17, 2010
STAFF WANTED
Sugar Moon Farm is OPEN all year (weekends year round and Daily in July and August). We serve visitors from all over the world seeking a unique and delicious maple-themed experience on a family-owned farm by providing
- an all-day fully-licensed maple brunch featuring local wholesome ingredients
- guided sugar camp tours
- maple shopping and
- access to the new Cape to Cape hiking trails.
We are currently seeking employees for the FALL,WINTER and SPRING seasons for
- food and beverage service
- sugar camp educational tours
- hostessing/retail
- dishwashing
- cooking
Ideal applicants would
- really enjoy providing people with exceptional and friendly service
- have an interest in farming and local food
- prefer working closely with supportive team
Applicants must be available weekends. Students may apply. Inexperienced applicants are encouraged to apply; we are happy to provide training for the right people.
The positions are available immediately. Seasonal work possible. Benefits package possible for appropriate positions.
Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to info@sugarmoon.ca or mailed to
Sugar Moon Farm, Alex MacDonald Road, Earltown, NS B0K 1V0
Job # 422 August 11, 2010
Girl Guide Leaders
The Bible Hill Brownies and Sparks are looking for leaders.
The Brownies are aged 7-8 and they meet from 6 - 7:30 at St. Davids church.
The Sparks are age 5-6. They also meet on Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30 at St. Davids Hall.
The time requirements are the meetings, some meetings for Girl Guides of Canada (training, planning) plus whatever activities are decided to be done outside of meeting time (camping, sleepover). Also, cost is a uniform. The meeting and activities run from September to May.
The contact is Caroline Blair (rcblair@eastlink.ca).
Job #421 August 6, 2010
Okotoks Animal Clinic
Email: office@okotoksanimalclinic.com
Company Description: Equine Surgical Referral and Small Animal Hospital
Non-Farm Services: Veterinary
Number of Employees: 20
Address: Box 368, Okotoks, AB, T1S 1A6
Phone(day):403 938 4096
FAX: 403 938 7089
Contact Person: Kate de Geus
Term:Full Time
Position: Veterinary Technician
Duties:Working in the Equine and Small Animal hospital on a rotating basis. On call for the equine hospital on an every 3 rd night and 3rd weekend.
Qualification: Graduate of a registered Animal Health technology program. Written and passed the VTNE. Qualified to be registered in the work in Alberta.
Hours: 40 hours per week and on call
Wage: Commensurate with experience
Starting Date: Immediately
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