Manager, Turfgrass Research Facility

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Research Facilities Management, the Manager, Turfgrass Research Facility oversees general field maintenance of both intensive turf research plots and facility grounds at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute. The Manager also provides on-site working-knowledge and technical support for turfgrass research as directed by Principal Investigators and Research Technicians. The Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) is a multidisciplinary research, teaching and extension facility located on the University of Guelph campus. Research trials focusing primarily on turfgrass and environmental science are conducted on site by numerous UofG departments and organizations and often engage in partnerships and collaborations with other research institutions and funding agencies. Teaching and outreach programs also take place at the GTI, including classes and laboratories in the Associate Diploma of Turfgrass Management (DTM) and workshops/seminars for the horticultural industry and general public.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the station including research plot allocation, land preparation and maintenance, the ordering and application/use of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and machinery, managing and conducting all aspects of turfgrass management (planting; fertilizing and pest management, maintenance/mowing; irrigation, etc.), and station operations not tied directly to specific faculty-led research projects.
• Providing technical support and expertise in the planning, implementation, conduct and delivery of station led performance, variety or demonstration trials as required for external stakeholders and UofG researchers who do not have their own technical support staff. This technical support includes ensuring that all trials are implemented and executed in a timely manner, adhering to turf management principles and best practices to provide high levels of quality, accuracy and reliability with due consideration to effectiveness, cost and safety.
• Managing and supervising the operational and administrative activities at the station including hiring, training and supervision of full-time, temporary and part-time staff and ensuring that all personnel at the station are following University and government prescribed health and safety procedures; formulating and monitoring the station budget, authorizing expenditures and managing costs.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

College/Technical Training or Trades Certificate,

Skills & Professional Training

Driver's License - G

• A 2 year Community College Diploma in Turf Management or equivalent plus a minimum of 3years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with human resources management as well as financial management
• Excellent human relations and communication skills
• Initiative, professionalism, discretion, sound judgement, tact and diplomacy
• Solid competency in MS Office Word and Excel, and email systems.
• Class G Driver’s License is required, as is Grower Pesticide Safety Certification (or willingness to obtain such).
  
  

Compensation

$75,418 to $94,273/year

Benefits

Paid Vacation, Drug Plan, Dental Care, Vision Care, and Pension.

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