Nursery Manager

About the Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association

The Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association (LSAMCA) is the representative body for the historic and contemporary Lac Ste. Anne Métis (LSAM) community, an independent, vibrant Métis community. We are a section 35 ( Constitution Act, 1982) Métis Aboriginal rights-bearing collective (otherwise known as a ‘Powley’ community) whose traditional territory encompasses present day west central and northwest Alberta.

As a kinship-based community, and with a strong sense of community and cultural identity, we participate in a shared culture inclusive of our distinctive customs and traditions, including the continued exercise of our Métis harvesting rights. These activities and way of life remain core to our identity as a modern-day, rights bearing Métis people.

Position Overview

Reporting to a Representative of the Board of Directors, the Nursery Manager is responsible for initiating and maintaining the operation of a new native plant nursery located in Stony Plain, AB and to ensure its financial success and the satisfaction of our clients. Key to the role is start up activities that ensure the success of the business, including set up, production planning and propagation, horticulture and inventory management, and managing support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure nursery layout to promote efficient and scalable production and storage.
• Manage internal workings of greenhouses, including irrigation, pest management, and environmental controls.
• Collaborate to put in place industry best safety standards.
• Schedule and oversee propagation timing for trees, shrubs, and herbaceous native species.
• Maintain an accurate record of plant production, survival rates, and inventory levels.
• Participate in setting nursery production targets.
• Hold responsibility for all incoming and outgoing orders.
• Train and supervise nursery support staff, as needed.
• Oversee and maintain records related to materials needs.
• Lead seed collection activities; engage directly with native seed banking facilities.
• Maintain equipment; identify new items for purchase.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Identify innovation and process improvements to support business sustainability.
• Lead site tours, including for educational purposes.
• Provide guidance / collaborate with restoration consultants for special projects, as needed.
• Other duties, as required.

Qualifications

Assets

What We Offer

Please include a cover letter with your application describing your relevant experience and interest in this role.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.