Alberta horticulturist

							ob Description
 Job Title:          Horticulturalist
 Job ID:             1006120
 Location:          Drumheller
Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Scope
Open competition


Closing Date
July 26, 2011


Classification
Information and Creative Technical Services 2


Ministry
Alberta Culture and Community Spirit


Role
Cultivate, research, and care for a prehistoric garden at one of Alberta's
premier cultural and historical attractions. The Royal Tyrrell Museum
seeks a dedicated horticulturalist to look after a large and complex
collection of living plants. Canada's only museum devoted entirely to
palaeontology, the Royal Tyrrell Museum is committed to the collection,
conservation, research, display and interpretation of Alberta's
palaeontological history.

 Reporting to the Head of Exhibit Services and working within the Exhibits
 and Communications Section, the Horticulturalist will be responsible for
 maintaining a living botanical recreation of Drumheller's environment as it
 existed 72 million years ago. The position acts within the scope of
 Alberta's Historical Resources Act and implements best practices to ensure
 appropriate acquisition, maintenance and care of a diverse collection of
 living plants. The position assists with contract management and supports
 gallery maintenance and redevelopment in the public galleries of the Royal
 Tyrrell Museum as they pertain to the Palaeoconservatory.
The successful candidate will have formal training in horticulture and
broad knowledge of plant growth requirements, pest and disease control
using environmentally friendly methods, and watering systems. Strong
communication skills and interpersonal skills are imperative in order to
ensure confident and effective communication with researchers, colleagues
and the visiting public. A keen interest in supporting horticultural research
in cooperation with the scientific, educational, and exhibits sections of the
Museum is necessary.


Qualifications
Diploma in Horticulture or a related field from a recognized institution
required, as well as a minimum of 1 year of related experience in the field.
Equivalencies will be considered.


Salary
$1,634.03 - $2,086.44 bi-weekly ($42,648 - $54,456 annually)


Notes
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security screening. This
competition may be used to fill future vacancies.


How to Apply
Online applications are preferred. Note: As only one file can be uploaded,
please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents
are submitted in one file. Applicants who apply online will be able to track
the status of their application.

If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and
resume, quoting the Job ID, to: Alex Rayner, Alberta Culture and
Community Spirit, 7th Floor Standard Life Center, 10405 Jasper Avenue,
Edmonton, AB T5J 4R7. Fax: (780) 422-3142.


Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed
to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the
needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be
contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact
Alex Rayner at (780) 644-3324 or e-mail alex.rayner@gov.ab.ca.