Scientific Technician (Greenhouse & Facilities Manager)

University of New Brunswick; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Brunswick seeks a Scientific Technician (Greenhouse & Facilities Manager) to oversee greenhouse operations and ensure the health of plant collections for research and teaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Biology and experience managing facilities. Responsibilities include team management, operational oversight, and collaboration with faculty for student research. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, part of a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Full pension

Minimum of three weeks of vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Dental, life and health insurance

Qualifications

• 35 years experience working in greenhouses, plant propagation or plant taxonomy required.
• Knowledge of safety protocols when handling instruments.
• Ability to manage repair schedules efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain complex greenhouse facilities.
• Manage a team of part-time staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols in a hazardous environment.

Skills

Facilities Management

Management Experience

Budgeting

Computer Skills

Maintenance

Education

Bachelors degree in Biology, Botany or Plant Biology

Masters degree in Biology, Botany or Plant Biology

Job description

The Biology Department is a unit in the Faculty of Science at the Fredericton campus. There are 26 Faculty and 8 staff members all working out of the Loring Baily Hall Building. The role of the Department is to conduct original research which includes projects on a diverse range of experimental organisms and ecology and to provide highquality educational opportunities for graduate (PhD MSc) and undergraduate students.

WHAT WE OFFER

Standard Work Hours : Mon Fri 8 : 00 am 4 : 00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)

Additional Working Conditions :

• Requires 24 / 7 oncall availability to respond to issues in the greenhouse aquatic facility and other building systems.
• Possess or obtain WHMIS and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 Kg.

Salary Range : $51924 $67489 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to Chair of Biology the Scientific Technician (Greenhouse & Facilities Manager) works closely with the faculty staff other UNB employees and external contractors to ensure the facilities and equipment are working to allow us to meet our needs.

• Operate a complex greenhouse facility focused on the collection maintenance and propagation of tropical horticultural agricultural and indigenous plants for teaching research lab development and public display.
• Clean pot transplant prune water fertilize and organize plant collections.
• Apply pest control measures to ensure plant health.
• Support botany and plant ecology teaching labs as well as faculty and student research projects.
• Advise and serve as a resource contact for faculty.
• Manage all aspects of greenhouse operations staffing and maintenance including the pedway linking Bailey Hall and the IUC.
• Interview hire train evaluate and coordinate 12 parttime staff.
• Train greenhouse assistants students and users in greenhouse procedures WHMIS and safety practices.
• Manage greenhouse budget and purchases new or replacement equipment and materials.
• Engage in outreach with undergraduates to develop a gardening club that promotes use of the facility and build awareness.
• Monitor research teaching and common areas in Loring Bailey Hall under the Department of Biologys oversight.
• Oversee building systems including rooftop greenhouse aquatic facility biohazard rooms chemical storage controlled temperature rooms cooling heating chilled water air handling compressed air and deionized water systems.
• Coordinate with Capital Planning & Operations and external contractors to arrange repairs and maintenance.
• Conduct daily checks and performs routine maintenance to ensure building systems remain operational.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to advise on funding proposals for renovations or equipment acquisition including gathering quotes and offering spaceuse recommendations.
• Participate in departmental committees such as space and safety and completes other administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist with lab preparation for undergraduate courses involving plant specimens.
• Prepare plant samples and helps set up greenhouse experiments.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelors degree in Biology Botany or Plant Biology
• 35 years experience working in greenhouses plant propagation or plant taxonomy.

Additional Strengths :

• Masters degree in Biology Botany or Plant Biology is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in general mechanical systems monitoring and / or maintenance would be an asset.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols when handling instruments and working in potentially hazardous environments.
• Able to efficiently manage repair schedules and prioritizing tasks.

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University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

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WHY CHOOSE UNB

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC / PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately this company does not accept applications from outside of Canada.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Computer Skills,Management Experience,Facilities Management,HVAC,CMMS,Ammonia Refrigeration,HVAC / R,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Budgeting,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 51924 - 67489

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