Job Opportunity at SaskPower

Here is the email regard to "greenhouse technician" position at SaskPower from Dr. Karen Tanino.

From: llangman@saskpower.com [mailto:llangman@saskpower.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:56 PM
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Cc: DTourangeau@saskpower.com
Subject: SaskPower Job Opportunity

Attached is a job posting for a Greenhouse Technician at SaskPower Shand Greenhouse in Estevan. This competition closes July 9, 2010. Please share this posting with anyone you feel may be interested and qualified to apply. If anyone requires assistance or any further information, please call me at (306) 566-2167. Further detail related to the job description can be viewed on-line at www.saskpower.com - careers - current job openings.



Please ensure that applicants refer to CAAR #628813 when applying for this position. As well, if a diversity candidate wishes to self declare they may do so in their cover letter. Online applications are preferable; however, we will accept resumes submitted by mail or fax. If you wish to apply by paper and choose to self-declare, please feel free to print off the attached form and submit it with your application.

Lorna Langman
Recruitment Consultant, HR
Professional/Business Portfolio
SaskPower - 10NE
2025 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 0S1
Ph: (306) 566-2167 Fax: (306) 566-2087
Hrs of work: Monday to Friday: - 8:00 a.m. to 4:47 p.m.
llangman@saskpower.com

At SaskPower, we generate more than just electricity for Saskatchewan residents. We also offer some of the best career opportunities in the province. There’s never been a better time to join our growing team. Challenging careers, competitive salaries, attractive benefits, professional development, career advancement opportunities and the chance to become involved in your community await you.

Greenhouse Technician (temporary)

(position #CAAR 628813) Estevan, SK

SaskPower Shand Greenhouse, located in Estevan, Saskatchewan, is currently seeking a temporary full time greenhouse technician for a term ending October 20, 2011.

Shand Greenhouse is a wholly owned subsidiary of SaskPower. The Greenhouse strives to enhance public awareness of the environmental and social impacts of electricity generation. This is achieved through the production and distribution of tree, shrub and native plant species for environmental improvement projects and through education and communications programs.

The successful candidate will possess a university level education in horticulture, agriculture, biology, forestry or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Abilities and experience in research, statistics, plant pathology or entomology would be an asset. While the focus of this position is in greenhouse culture, the successful candidate will be called upon to participate in education and communications activities. Experience in these would be an asset. In addition to these interpersonal and communication skills, the candidate must be able to supervise others, work with computers and equipment, and contribute in a team environment.

The position will involve physical labour, some travel, and a staggered work week (10 days on, followed by 4 days off). Remuneration will be at the rate of $20.15/hour, plus benefits.

The closing date for this competition is July 9, 2010.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being interviewed will be contacted. For more information and to apply online, please visit saskpower.com/careers, or send your resume making clear reference to position #628813, to:

SaskPower Recruitment

2025 Victoria Avenue

Regina, SK S4P 0S1

Fax 306.566.2087

Our goal is to have a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve.

Job Opportunity

The City of Meadow Lake is looking to hire a student for the summer with horticultural training/background. This student would look after all existing flowers/trees and work on new projects within the city (with the guidance of the local Communities in Bloom committee and the Meadow Lake Parks & Recreation Department). The rate of pay would be approximately $15.50 (subject to change due to Union negotiations).

I’ve attached an ad for you to post (if possible). If I have not contacted the proper department, please feel free to forward this email. Thank you.

Leah Lehoux

Parks & Recreation Manager

City of Meadow Lake

Box 610, 120 - 1st Street East

Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1Y5

Ph: (306)236-3622 Ext 204

Fax: (306) 236-4299

Horticulture Club AGM

Next Tuesday, April 6th, 2010, the Hort Club will be having an AGM in Room 2E17 at 5:30pm. At that time we will be updating our constitution, electing a new executive and awarding $500 to the Hort Club Award Winner. There will also be managers there to give updates on the Greenhouse and Field Project. Hope you can make it out!

Greenhouse Orientation Session

Hey Everyone,
There is going to be a Greenhouse orientation session held this Thursday, April 1st, 2010. You will need this to help with seeding for the field this summer. Please contact the 2010 field team, Danette and Clare at hortclubfield@gmail.com for more information.

Gardenline needs you!

Gardenline is a complimentary service collectively put on by the University of Saskatchewan, the Dept of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and the Government of Saskatchewan to provide sustainable horticultural information and problem solving to the public.

Here's how you can help:
Take a look at the old gardenline website, http://gardenline.usask.ca/

There are numerous informative articles on a wide variety of topics... but we need more! The website is in the process of being revamped and renovated to have a more wiki-styled format in order to improve usability.

We are asking Horticulture Club members to come up with some creative articles to be added to the website. Everything from fabulous fungus to creative composting ideas. Articles can be sent to Grant Wood; grant.wood@usask.ca

Remember that it would look great on your CV and is a learning experience!

General Meeting - January 11, 2010

U of S Horticulture Club General Meeting January 11, 2010 Meeting called to order at 5:01 pm. (Jacey motioned, Jamie seconded) Treasurer's Report -$7000 in savings and $4000 in chequing as of Nov. 24, 2009 -$2900 in the online account Greenhouse -By the end of January there will be an orientation for members interested in joining the greenhouse project -There was a whitefly outbreak over the Christmas holidays; the vegetables were sprayed and damage is not too severe -tomatoes, cucumbers and swiss chard is ready to go -there are currently 30-35 people in the greenhouse project group -STM would be willing to buy 50lbs of veggies from us -Chelsea suggests we hold off on selling and email club members to take the veggies first -Kayleigh sent out an email to involved greenhouse members about perennials and bedding plants -There will be emails about weekly greenhouse meetings, likely Thursdays -Grant has volunteered to bring excess veggies to the Gardenline office for all hort club members to take, at 1:00 pm one of these days -Cucumbers are producing steadily, parsley and cilantro nearly destroyed, lots of chard and basil -Reminder: please replace key after opening door Stored Veggies -Tomatoes went bad -Hopefully will be enough tomatoes for salsa soon -Carrots & potatoes in cooler still good Cider & Wine -Save your beer bottles for cider -Waiting for an update on wine Poinsettia Sale -We sold out and made a profit Food Safety -January 23rd at the PAC, 9am-5pm -Terri will teach it -There will be a test at the end -$25 with book and certificate (good deal!) -Family members can also get discounted price Constitution Meeting -Sometime in February -Will be more information soon and the constitution will be sent around New Years Party -Will invite Jackie, Eldon, Doug, Devon, Paul, anyone else who has helped with the Hort club -Decided on a potluck and bowling -We will have the potluck here then go bowling at Eastview Bowl -Chelsea will book lanes and send out an email to let us know what day (Jan 29/30/31) Speakers -Nair and Karen have volunteered to talk about India. Also Dr Walker is willing to give a talk on cacti -A honey production talk was suggested; will be about half an hour at the end of February with a honey tasting panel Aquatic Plants -Let Grant know if you are interested in learning more about aquatic plants Gardenline -the website is going to be renovated -A new format, sort of wiki-style -Grant suggests Horticulture Club members write new articles, update old ones -Articles are a 2 page fact sheet with pictures -Looks good on CV and is a learning experience -Look at topics on website or pick anything you want -Gardenline.usask.ca -An email will be sent out -Contact Grant if you want to write an article -A weekend Gardenscape pass is the incentive to do this Horticulture Club Award -Nominations will start this month -award is $500 for student returning next year -Guidelines, nominations, criteria, forms will be available Field -A new field manager will be needed beginning of February -There can be 2 co-managers -Emails will be sent out regarding this -STM's Choices wants to expand their international culinary and would like to buy food from us Next Meeting -Between Feb. 8-12, will find out via email -Check the blog! Kayleigh motioned to adjourn, Chelsea seconded Meeting adjourned 5:48 pm.