About this role
Competition # : 49672 Department: Natural Resources Location: STRATHLORNE Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ¿09-Sep-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forests, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the province's Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management.
About Our Opportunity
The Production Supervisor - Forest Nursery Operations is responsible for coordinating and leading nursery production and growing operations at a provincial forest nursery. Reporting to the Manager of Nursery Operations and Service Delivery, the Production Supervisor - Forest Nursery Operations provides specialized technical leadership and operational direction for tree seedling production activities and is accountable for crop quality, growing practices, and production outcomes, in accordance with established nursery objectives and standards.
Primary Accountabilities
Coordinates and leads daily nursery production and greenhouse activities, including seeding, thinning, transplanting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, grading, storage, and shipping of seedlings, as well as maintaining and managing inventory. Provides specialized technical leadership and supervision to the nursery growing staff by ensuring appropriate staff coverage and directing their day-to-day work to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with established growing plans, schedules, and quality standards. Implements and adjusts growing plans, crop schedules, and production methods to meet seedling quality, quantity, and delivery targets. Observes producti