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<p class=MsoNormal align=left style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:left'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>The original posting is on <a
href="http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/employment_compensation/employment/index.asp">http://www.saskatoon.ca/org/employment_compensation/employment/index.asp</a>.
All applications must be made online<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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font-weight:bold'>Entomologist<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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font-weight:bold'>Posting:</span></font></b><font size=1><span
style='font-size:9.0pt'> 77(59)<br>
</span></font><b><font size=1><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Department:</span></font></b><font
size=1><span style='font-size:9.0pt'> Infrastructure Services Department<br>
<br>
</span></font><b><font size=1><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Branch:</span></font></b><font
size=1><span style='font-size:9.0pt'> Parks Branch<br>
(New Position – Under Review)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=left style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:left'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>The
City of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Saskatoon</st1:City></st1:place>
is an Employment Equity employer.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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auto;text-align:left'><b><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Duties</span></font></b><font size=1><span style='font-size:
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1. Develops and maintains a computerized data management system for pest
control activities and related programs.<br>
2. Conducts investigative studies using approved scientific methodologies,
demonstrating skill and judgement in the use of laboratory and/or field
equipment and instrumentation; evaluates and applies the appropriate
statistical analysis to the data collected.<br>
3. Collects, rears and identifies insect specimens according to standard
methodologies and ensures that unique or unusual specimens are preserved for
reference purposes.<br>
4. Investigates and responds to enquiries from clients regarding pest-related
concerns by meeting with clients and proposing mutually agreeable solutions and
providing information about Pest Management programs and services.<br>
5. Assists with the enforcement of the provincial Dutch Elm Disease
regulations.<br>
6. Represents Pest Management at warranty inspections for all City of <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Saskatoon</st1:place></st1:City> construction
projects involving trees and shrubs assesses plant material for pests, diseases
and overall health.<br>
7. Prepares reports of field activities and special projects as appropriate.<br>
8. Provides training and guidance to employees performing activities related to
insect pest identification, biology and control and operating equipment.<br>
9. Prepares and presents informational, educational and public awareness
discussions for other departments, schools, public meetings etc.<br>
10. Assists with the development of operational procedures.<br>
11. Consults with other municipalities and other levels of government to stay
current with new initiatives. <br>
12. Ensures that all projects comply with The Occupational Health and Safety Act
and regulations.<br>
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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auto;text-align:left'><b><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-weight:bold'>Qualifications</span></font></b><font size=1><span
style='font-size:9.0pt'><br>
* Degree in the biological sciences specializing in entomology. Graduate degree
preferred.<br>
* Two years’ practical entomological experience in the identification and
control of invertebrate/vertebrate pest species, including experience in
ecological field work data collection.<br>
* Possession and maintain of valid Pesticide Applicator permits in various
classes as required.<br>
* Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence. <br>
* Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.<br>
* Possession of, or the ability to obtain within six months from the date of
hire, valid first aid and CPR certificates.<br>
* Considerable knowledge of insect anatomy, physiology and behaviour.<br>
* Knowledge of insect taxonomy with the ability to identify insects to the
level of genus and species.<br>
* Knowledge and understanding of plant physiology, ecology and tree diseases.<br>
* Knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and instrumentation in the
area of entomological laboratory and/or field work.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-weight:bold'>Hours</span></font></b><font size=1><span style='font-size:
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Shift work and weekend work is involved.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-weight:bold'>Salary</span></font></b><font size=1><span style='font-size:
9.0pt'><br>
$4,090.54 to $4,509.82 per month.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=left style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
auto;text-align:left'><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>For
further information regarding this position, contact Human Resources at (306)
975-3261.<br>
Applications are to be received at Human Resources (Corporate Services, City
Hall) by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 <span style='display:none'><INPUT TYPE="hidden" NAME="jobid" VALUE="1839"></span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=StyleStyleNormalWebArial10ptTimesNewRoman12pt><font size=2
face="Arial Narrow"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow"'>"Vison
without action is a daydream: Action without vision is a nightmare!"</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=StyleStyleNormalWebArial10ptTimesNewRoman12pt><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=StyleStyleNormalWebArial10ptTimesNewRoman12pt><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Geoff Mcleod BSc., BSF., MSc. <br>
Pest Management Supervisor <br>
City of Saskatoon <br>
1101 Ave P. North <br>
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5 <br>
office: 1.306.975.2766 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=StyleStyleNormalWebArial10ptTimesNewRoman12pt><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>email: geoff.mcleod@saskatoon.ca <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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