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<p class=MsoNormal>The City of Saskatoon is filling our Entomologist position
on a temporary basis for approximately 2 years. Please see the link and
attached job description below.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a
href="http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/HumanResources/Employment%20and%20Compensation/Employment/Pages/CurrentEmploymentOpportunities.aspx">http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/HumanResources/Employment%20and%20Compensation/Employment/Pages/CurrentEmploymentOpportunities.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Entomologist<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Posting:</span></b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 351(59)<br>
</span><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Department:</span></b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Infrastructure
Services Department<br>
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</span><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Branch:</span></b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Parks Branch<br>
(Temporary for approximately two years)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The City of Saskatoon
is an Employment Equity employer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Duties</span></b><span
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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 Saskatoon
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. Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a
variety of initiatives and activities.<br>
13. Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with
the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the
City of Saskatoon’s Administrative Occupational Health & Safety
Policies and departmental procedures.<br>
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Qualifications</span></b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><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 of or the ability to obtain within three months after date of
hire, all applicable pesticide applicator permits. <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></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hours</span></b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
Shift work and weekend work is involved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salary</span></b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
$4,503.90 to $4,965.54 per month (2009 rates).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For further
information regarding this position, contact Human Resources at (306) 975-3261.<br>
Applications are to be received at <b>Human Resources (Main Floor South, City
Hall)</b> by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><i><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>“We are
what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a
habit.” <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;line-height:115%'><b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>Geoff</span></b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'> <b>McLeod<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;line-height:115%'><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>BSc,
BSF, MSc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right;line-height:115%'><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>Urban
Forestry and Pest Management</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:115%'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>City of Saskatoon<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>Parks Branch<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>Ph:
306.975.2537 Fax: 306.975.3034<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Raavi'>Email: <a
href="geoff.mcleod@saskatoon.ca"><span style='line-height:115%'>geoff.mcleod@saskatoon.ca</span></a></span><span
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