Operations Assistant (Plant Watering Labour) Casual Position on Weekends and Holidays

InnoTech Alberta is seeking an Operations Assistant for our Bio-Industrial Materials team in Vegreville to work on the weekends and statutory holidays to perform plant watering and other duties as assigned in our greenhouse facility. This is a two year term casual position and will be based out of our Vegreville office. This position is not eligible for hybrid work.

Are you our Operations Assistant? You would be a good fit for this position if you:

• Are comfortable working in a greenhouse environment with varying temperatures and humidity.
• Are adaptable and willing to take on additional duties as assigned.
• Enjoy working with plants

We are game changers

InnoTech Alberta, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is a leading Research and Technology Organization established by the Government of Alberta to serve the needs of industry, innovation ecosystem & academia. Offering a diversified range of scientific, engineering, and technological research expertise and experience, and unique industrial-scale research infrastructure, equipment, and demonstration facilities, InnoTech Alberta accelerates and de-risks technology research, development, and deployment with focus on industrial solutions and innovation advancement. With a reputation for quality service and a long history of impacts in Alberta’s economy going back a century, our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to environment to fibre and bio-industrial materials.

Intrigued? Here’s some more information about the position:

The Bio-Industrial Materials team in Vegreville delivers programs that support the emergence of a strong bio-economy in Alberta to enhance profitability and sustainability of our agriculture industry. Key clients and partners for the group include industry, SMEs, entrepreneurs, government agencies, non-government organizations and academic institutions.

During regular business days, Monday through Friday, there may be occasional opportunities to assist teams in various technical capacities, if desired. There will be an expectation to cover most weekends and statutory holidays in the year, however the task rarely if ever takes longer than 2 hours.

Qualifications;

• Knowledge of various plants and basic watering principles
• Ability to work as a team and independently
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Reliable and trustworthy, with good attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions, protocols and safety procedures
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset when monitoring operation of growth cabinets
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally work in awkward positions such as kneeling and bending.

Why InnoTech Alberta?

We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance. The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

 This opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to applynow@albertainnovates.careferencing the competition title and number in the subject line.

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INNOTECH ALBERTA IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

Employment Status: Casual

Hours bi-weekly: As needed

Classification: TB

Pay Grade: 02

Hourly Wage: $21.71 - $27.16