Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America's top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.
Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees' sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro.
Inkerman, NB
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain Geospatial (Arcmap) databases
- Collect and compile peatland activity and harvest data
- Collaborate with the Natural Resource Manager on projects in New Brunswick and Quebec to prepare and submit land applications for approval.
- Foster long-term relationships and partnerships with diverse government and non-profit organizations.
- Prepare and track the capital expenditure request for peatlands
- Oversee peatland development and coordinate with the peatland restoration team
- Assist with quality sampling processes
- Assist with the monitoring of our Veriflora certification standard
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the peat industry is an asset
- Experience in obtaining permits and government applications would be an asset
- Experience collaborating with First Nations groups, government departments, and consultants would be beneficial.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player
- Ability to use geospatial databases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and other database systems
- Able to work with minimal supervision
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry or Environmental Studies.
- 1 - 3 years experience in peat production or related industry
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- The environment can sometimes be dusty and noisy.
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions is possible, and temperatures can be hot or cold, depending on the site
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