February 2023 - Plants-staff - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

by Martha Blouw

Forwarded on behalf of Rob Duncan. Begin forwarded message: From: Habibur Rahman <hrahman(a)ualberta.ca<mailto:hrahman@ualberta.ca>> Subject: Field Technician Date: February 24, 2023 at 6:29:47 PM CST To: Rob Duncan <Rob.Duncan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rob.Duncan@umanitoba.ca>> Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Hi Rob, I am looking for a Field Technician. If you know someone looking for a job, please advise to apply. Thanks Habib University Of Alberta Careers<https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/> · Careers Home<https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Index.aspx> · External Opportunities<https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/ExtOpp.aspx> · Frequently Asked Questions<https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/FAQ.aspx> Careers<https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/index.aspx> > Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences<http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/EnvScience/> > Tech (Sci, Med, Other)<http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/ScienceMedical/> > S108449551 Field Technician ALES AFNS General Competition No. - S108449551 Posting Date - Feb 14, 2023 Closing Date - Mar 28, 2023 Position Type - Full Time - Grant Funded Salary Range - $51,055 to $69,342 per year Grade - 08 Hours - 35.00 This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA). This position has a term length of 2 years with the possibility of extension and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits<https://www.ualberta.ca/faculty-and-staff>. Location - North campus Position summary Conducts field trials with canola breeding and research materials at 3-4 sites; trial plans are prepared by Canola Breeder. Technician’s responsibility includes trial seed set-up, seed treatment with chemicals, land preparation, field plot layout, seeding in field plots, plot management, note taking, and harvesting the field plots. The technician will also assist graduate students in their field experimentations. In winter and during less busy time in the field season, seed increase in greenhouse; this includes seeding and harvesting of the plants. Duties would require flexibility to work occasionally beyond normal working hours on weekdays, and on weekends, as and when required, during the crop season. Duties Field trials: * Responsible for executing all tasks for the field trials including disease nursery plots. This includes, seed set-up; seed treatment with chemicals; land preparation including fertilizer application; layout of the field plots; seeding; plot management which also includes fertilizer, herbicides and pesticide application, as needed; note taking; harvesting; and sample preparation for chemical analysis. Field trials are conducted at 3-4 sites (e.g. trials at South Campus and St. Albert; disease nursery plots at Spruce Groove and St. Albert/Leduc); for this, transportation of farm machinery to different trial sites will be needed. * Organize and perform analysis of the yield and other data collected from the field trials using a computer. The summarized data will be used by Canola Breeder for selection of materials and germplasm development. * Assists graduate students in their field experimentations * Communication with industry partner/collaborator regarding field trials (e.g. exchange trials). * Duties would require flexibility to work occasionally beyond normal working hours on weekdays, and on weekends, as and when required, during the crop season. * Responsible for maintaining seed inventory at the research station. All breeding and research seed materials need to be maintained in an orderly fashion for easy access by the Canola Breeding program personnel. Materials this is no longer needed will be discarded in consultation with the Canola Breeder. Greenhouse: * In winter as well as during less busy time in summer, seed increase of the canola breeding and research materials in greenhouse for generation advance. This includes seeding and harvesting of the plants, and seed preparation for seeding in field or in greenhouse. * Responsible for maintaining the machineries used for field plot trials in proper working condition and getting any repairs done (or sending the machinery for repairs) as and when necessary * Help in canola seed quality analysis in laboratory during winter months. * Supervises 1-3 summer students and 1-2 casual in field operations. * Responsible for safety operation of the field trial and other equipment, as well as providing training to the summer and graduate students, whenever they will be operating the equipment. Qualifications * B.Sc. in Agriculture or Plant Science. Selected candidate need to have Alberta pesticide application license/permit, or required to get it, and obtain approval for driving privileges for U of A vehicles. * A minimum of two to three years’ experience in conducting field trial research is required. * Experience in operating and maintaining farm machinery in good working order (for land preparation, seeding, spraying, harvesting, etc.). * Experience in driving truck, and transporting tractor, plot seeder, sprayer, plot combine, etc. (chained down to a trailer) to different trial sites. How to Apply Apply Online<http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/S108449551/Apply/> Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

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Tech meeting in room 218

by Emily Wolverton

Goodmorning, As a reminder the Tech meeting is in person in room 218 from 8:45-9:15. Thank you, Emily Wolverton Upcoming Absences: Feb 24- March 10, 2023 Assistant to the Department Heads Department of Plant Science Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences [E29E6A5B] Agriculture Building room 227 204-474-8563 Emily.Wolverton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Emily.Wolverton@umanitoba.ca>

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DC Minutes Jan 25

by Rebecca Dueck

Hello, Please see below for the minutes from the last DC meeting. Attached are the committee reports. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. Thanks, Becky BUSINESS ARISING Events Committee temporary academic member replacement Dr. Benaragama was elected by acclamation. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Postdocs and the Faculty of Graduate Studies * As of December 1, 2022, management of Postdoctoral fellows transferred to the Faculty of Graduate Studies from the Office of the Vice-President Research and International. The move of postdoctoral fellows under the auspices of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) is in keeping with similar reorganizational moves across the U15. * The Faculty of Graduate Studies is well positioned to develop additional professional development for postdoctoral fellows. Postdoctoral information is available on the FGS website<https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/> and questions can be directed to PDFellows(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:PDFellows@umanitoba.ca>. * Dr. Cattani added that an FAFS Postdoc Association has been established. He is unsure if it is formalized yet. Biannual reporting of Department Council attendance Academic member attendance at Department Council for July 1 to December 31, 2023 was circulated to members. REPORTS Graduate student report * Lauren Gislason reported that PSGSA has created a new logo for the Department. Sweatshirts and toques bearing this logo are available for sale. Information on items and ordering was sent to all. * PSGSA will hold graduate studies information sessions for undergraduate students. They asked professors to participate. * The Plant Science Symposium will be held March 17-18 at North Dakota State University in Fargo. Support staff report Becky Dueck reported that support staff have asked for a new lunchroom location. The current lunchroom in the basement is small and gloomy. Dr. Fristensky added that meeting room 310 had a sink in it. He suspects that the plumbing is still there. NEW BUSINESS Events Committee support staff member replacement Justice Zhanda was elected by acclamation. Student salaries Basic hourly rate increase for all levels of students by $1.00/hr. This should be revisited in October 2023 when the Manitoba minimum wage increases to $15.00/hour. * Dr. Fernando commented that student wages should be posted somewhere. * Discussion followed on whether we need multiple salary levels. An increased salary should be available for returning students. * Dr. Cattani added that PI's can request to pay students a rate at a higher level. Plant Science Biannual Committee reporting Reports presented: * Communications/Promotion Committee - Dr. Fristensky * Events Committee - Dr. McCartney * Social Committee - Dr. Fernando on behalf of Eppie Austria * Point Management and Operations Committee - Dr. McCartney * Dr. Duncan added the Department has representatives (Dr. Cattani, Dr. Duncan and Mary Meleshko) on the Faculty committee working on the Prairie Crops and Soils Research Facility to be built across from the Point. They would like to meet with all potential Plant Science users of the building to make sure they are representing all user perspectives. * Graduate Studies Committee - Dr. Gulden * Seminar Committee - Kristen MacMillan * Postdocs were invited to present in the Winter term. A suggestion was made to ask Postdocs to present within six months of their arrival in the Department. * Seminar attendance has been low. Please encourage members of your group to attend. * Safety Group - Becky Dueck o Dr. Cattani added that an incidence report should be filed for all incidences related to an injury, even if minor. It is not for us to determine if a report is needed - when in doubt, report. * Controlled Environment Committee - Dr. Cattani (no written report submitted) o The seed room is operational. The switch had been turned off. The switch is located in a room we have no access to. o Renovation of the Horticulture Storage Building at the Point is taking place. The money has to be spent before the end of March. o Two growth rooms are down. o A proposal, valued at $60,000,000, for a new controlled environment facility has been submitted. The outcome should be known in the next two months. Reports are attached to these minutes.

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Scholarships for research: Global Affairs Canada programs (Canada-ASEAN Scholarships, Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program and Study in Canada Scholarship)

by Emily Wolverton

From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:46 AM To: Emily Wolverton <Emily.Wolverton(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Scholarships for research: Global Affairs Canada programs (Canada-ASEAN Scholarships, Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program and Study in Canada Scholarship) Please send to the department From: Kennis Fung <Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: February 1, 2023 1:07 PM To: VPAC-Dept-Heads(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:VPAC-Dept-Heads@lists.umanitoba.ca> Subject: [VPAC-Dept-Heads]Scholarships for research: Global Affairs Canada programs (Canada-ASEAN Scholarships, Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program and Study in Canada Scholarship) Dear all, I will be facilitating an in-person info session at 11:00am on Feb 10 (Friday) at Chown 474 covering the three Global Affairs Canada funding programs (Canada-ASEAN Scholarships<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/asean-anase.…>, Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap-pfla.as…>, and Study in Canada Scholarship<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/study-in-can…>). If you are interested in attending, please email kennis.fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca?subject=Global%20Affairs%20scholarships%20info%20session%20-%20Bannatyne%20(11am,%20Feb%2010,%20Chown%20474)> before 9:00am on Feb 10 (Friday). The session should not take more than 45 minutes, and there will be time for Q&As. An identical session will take place at the Fort Garry campus (11:00am to 12 noon, Feb 8 at Tier 300), and it will be facilitated by Cameron Zywina. Please email Cameron<mailto:cameron.zywina@umanitoba.ca?subject=Global%20Affairs%20Canada%20programs%20-%20ELAP%20/%20SICS> on/before 9:00am on February 8 if you intend to attend. Both sessions are open to faculty members, researchers and support staff. Please feel free to circulate this email as you see fit. Thank you, Kennis The Government of Canada recently announced that the following three scholarship programs are now open for application. The University of Manitoba is responsible for submitting applications on behalf of eligible candidates from post-secondary institutions, and interested applicants should send all relevant information to the responsible staff member listed below on / before the indicated internal deadline after they have identified and secured a faculty host at the University of Manitoba. We are only accepting students who plan to conduct research (graduate students: four to six months; undergraduate students: four to eight months for SEED, or four months for ELAP and SICS). For college and undergraduate applications, an existing agreement between the Canadian institution and the candidate's home institution is mandatory at the time of application. For graduate applications, an existing agreement is desirable but not mandatory. 1. Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) - Eligibility Candidates must be citizens of an ASEAN member state (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos (Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)), Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam). They must be registered as full-time students in their home institutions at the time of application and during the entire duration of their research stay in Canada. This program is NOT open to those who have obtained Canadian citizenship or who have applied for permanent residency in Canada, or who have already enrolled in a degree or diploma program at a Canadian university or college. The scholarship value varies depending on the duration and level of study. The scholarship value for students is: * CAD 10,200 for college, undergraduate or graduate students (Master's and PhD) for a minimum of four months or one academic term of research; * CAD 12,700 for graduate students (Master's and PhD) for a period of five to six months of research; or * CAD 15,900 for undergraduate and college students for a period of eight months or two academic terms of research. Internal application deadline for SEED: Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:59pm CDT Details: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/asean-anase.… For more information, please contact Kennis.Fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kennis.Fung@umanitoba.ca>. 1. Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) - Eligibility A citizen of an eligible country/territory · Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos · Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama · North America: Mexico · South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela ELAP Values: $11,100 for 5 to 6 months (only graduate students / scholars); $8,200 for 4 months (undergraduate or graduate students / scholars). Details: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap-pfla.as… 1. Study in Canada (SICS) - Eligibility A citizen of an eligible country/territory · Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan · Europe: Türkiye, Ukraine · Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia · Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda SICS Values: $12,700 for 5 to 6 months (only graduate students / scholars); $10,200 for 4 months (undergraduate or graduate students / scholars). Details: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/study-in-can… Internal application deadline for ELAP & SICS: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 11:59pm CDT The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap-pfla.as…> and Study in Canada Scholarship<https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/study-in-can…> are managed by Cameron Zywina<mailto:cameron.zywina@umanitoba.ca?subject=Global%20Affairs%20Canada%20programs%20-%20ELAP%20/%20SICS>. Note: Scholarship recipients from any of the programs above must commence their research at the University of Manitoba no later than February 1, 2024, as required by the Government of Canada. The scholarship recipients are encouraged to plan to commence their research no earlier than the first week of January 2024 due to the time it takes to process all the necessary paperwork including obtaining their work visa. Thank you, Kennis Kennis Fung (she/her/elle) International Agreements Officer (Asia & Oceania), Research & International Agreements [The University of Manitoba logo, sized for email.] 541 UMSU University Centre Winnipeg MB, Canada R3T 2N2 Email: kennis.fung(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca> | Chat with me on Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=kennis.fung@umanitoba.ca> | Tel: 1-204-474-7691 Learn more: types of International Agreements<http://umanitoba.ca/research/international_centre/type_agreements.html> Internaional proposals and funding<https://umanitoba.ca/international/proposals-and-funding> Resources on SharePoint<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/sites/um-intranet-research-services/SitePa…> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Upcoming vacation: Feb 13 to Mar 13 (please email intlagreements(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:intlagreements@umanitoba.ca> if you require urgent assistance while I am away)

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Updated FAFS Telephone Directory - February 2023

by Emily Wolverton

From: Rachel Sydor <Rachel.Sydor(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 10:24 AM Subject: Updated FAFS Telephone Directory - February 2023 Good morning, Please find attached an updated FAFS Telephone Directory to be distributed to your respective departmental staff. Thank you, Rachel Sydor Confidential Assistant to the Associate Dean (Academic and Graduate Programs) Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba 256 Agriculture Building, 66 Dafoe Road Phone: 204-474-6026 Rachel.Sydor(a)UManitoba.ca<mailto:Rachel.Sydor@UManitoba.ca> http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs Chat with me on Teams<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=Rachel.Sydor@umanitoba.ca&topi…> [https://umanitoba.ca/admin/mco/brand/download/um_logo_email_signature.png] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms of the past, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Peoples in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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