Lab Technician Job Vacancy in Langley BC Canada at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Langley, BC, CANADA

Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s School of Horticulture is seeking applications for a full time temporary Field Lab Technician. The position is offered at the Langley Campus and will commence January 2011 until approximately April 30. 2011. The Horticulture Field Lab includes greenhouses, polyhouses, a container nursery, landscape plantings and a turf management training field facility. Staff and students at the field lab produce greenhouse vegetables, cut flowers, potted crops and bedding plants through the year and maintain the landscape and turf field lab reflective of the range of industry standards. These facilities form a core resource for the Horticulture program.

FIELD LAB TECHNICIAN
Competition Number 10-128A
This position forms part of a team of staff who support and assist faculty and students by preparing materials and equipment for practical classes and by maintaining the horticulture facilities and crops. Supporting landscape construction, irrigation, and arboriculture labs will be an important component of the position. As well, this position is required to supervise student activities and provide instructional support for faculty during times when classes are in session.

Minimum qualifications include a Diploma in Horticulture and at least 2 years of industry experience, a Class 5 Drivers License, and a BC Pesticide Applicators Certificate (or obtain one within 60 days of appointment). Training and experience in landscape horticulture is preferred. Experience in production horticulture or turf management is an asset.

Please forward your resume, including copies of post secondary transcripts, quoting competition number by January 14, 2011 to:
Human Resource Services
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
Fax: (604) 599-2111 or email: employ@kwantlen.ca