Requirements:

Languages: English

Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: Experience an asset

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

As the Production Shift Supervisor, you will supervise, lead and coordinate the activities of a team of Production Technicians on a given shift. You will monitor daily plant activities and ensure time and quality commitments are met. Utilize your organization skills by managing work processes and balancing workloads. Supporting a team of technicians, you will capitalize on your leadership skills by training and motivating employees. This position works across the location; however, you will focus on several specific areas (conditioning, warehousing, packaging, etc.) as a process expert. The duties of your role will vary throughout the year due to the seasonal demands of our business. Get a jump start on your career through this opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge.

This role will be on-site at our Corteva location.

What you will do:

• Review production schedules and allocate team members to complete schedules and ensure production expectations are met.
• Ensure employees are properly trained. Analyze and resolve problems or assist workers in resolving problems. Provide coaching and feedback to workers.
• Help to coordinate harvest activities such as preparation, sorting, drying, shelling, etc. Accountable with conditioning, bagging, and warehousing operations on assigned shift. Monitor product quality and ensure activities meet the needs of the Quality Plan.
• Develop and maintain good communication and rapport with plant personnel, employees from other Corteva plants or departments, growers, vendors, etc. Work with other leaders to coordinate workflow and resources between departments.
• Provide input for workforce planning and development, scheduling, and development of annual business plan. Complete and maintain appropriate records, documents, or reports.

Qualifications

What is required from you?
(Equivalent years of education and experience will be considered)

• College Degree is highly preferred
• 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience in operations, warehouse
• 3-5 years of coaching experience (including training and counseling others.)
• Able to interact effectively at all levels of the organization. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent at problem solving and analysis skills.
• Able to adjust to changing conditions, prioritize and manage work processes and workforce flexibility
• Basic PC skills
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing Methodology experience
• Willing and able to work in a variety of conditions (field, plant, warehouse – hot, cold, dust, etc.).
• Willing and able to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodations
• Willing and able to work rotating shift schedule and overtime hours during seasonal peaks (including weekends, nights, and holidays)
• Ag knowledge/background is highly preferred.

About The Position

This is a full-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Manager, Employment Services working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $38.01.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, in compliance with the funded program guidelines and College policies, and guided by performance targets, the incumbent assists job seekers who are multi- barriered, unemployed and underemployed to explore, access and retain employment and where determined necessary, initiates, develops, and secures direct employment opportunities, meaningful work experience & training placements for unemployed clients.

You would be responsible for facilitating information sessions/workshops and general health and safety orientation to clients, in addition to being responsible for conducting and participating in employer research, job fairs and other related employer focused events to identify target markets and outreach opportunities. These activities may take place on or off site.

There is travel throughout Sarnia Lambton on a daily basis for this position. The position is located at the Petrolia Lambton College Community Employment Services site. This position requires weekly evening hours.

Specific Accountabilities

• Using a client centred and collaborative approach with the client the incumbent develops a tailored Employment Action Plan which is monitored, and outcomes managed.
• Interviews, assesses, and guides the client to explore their career, employment and training goals. Works with the client to identify activities, incentives and supports that are most suited to the individual in achieving their desired outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date client records and files in accordance with funded program Guidelines and departmental procedures.
• Advocates on client’s behalf to gain access to relevant community resources and ensures continued support for access to services.
• Develops, and secures direct employment opportunities, meaningful work experience and training for clients. The incumbent develops employer leads and connections to support all service delivery components of Lambton College Community Employment Services.
• Creates individualized training agreements including determination of the appropriate length of placement, level of financial incentives, monitoring schedule and required assessments/training. Modify training plans and discuss resources to support the training process, as needed.
• Network using targeted marketing/outreach strategies to create and maintain effective relationships with the employer and community partners.
• Prepares and facilitates information sessions/presentations for employers and associations and community organizations as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 year degree/diploma in one of the following areas: Human Resources Professional / Business Administration/ Career Development
• Minimum of three years of experience as a consultant working with multi-barriered clients requiring career planning or job search assistance and related placement and employment/career advising experience
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs including outlook and excel
• Experience with CaMS and Clockwork would be an asset
  
  

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Employee Perks

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Investing In Our People

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

Investing in our People

Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.       

About The Position

This is a temporary part-time position replacing a bargaining unit employee. This position will start asap and end March 25, 2025. Working 24 hours per week, earning $24.02 per hour and reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety and Emergency Planning.

This Person Will Help In Maintaining The Health And Safety Culture At Lambton College By Providing Assistance And Guidance In The Following Areas

• Health and Safety Compliance
• Policy and Procedure Development
• Security and Parking Operations
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Management
  
  

Specific Accountabilities

• Work jointly with the Occupational Health & Safety Consultant as well as the Manager Occupational Health & Safety Emergency Planning on the implementation of new campaigns/projects
• Assist with programming for Safety, Parking, and Security policies and procedures
• Assist with Scheduling and following up with JOHSC inspections
• Assist with training analysis and programming for employees
• Assist with occupational health and safety JIRA work orders
• SDS inventory support
• General office duties e.g.: customer support, parking inquiries, and filing
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma in either Workplace Safety & Prevention or Office Administration
• Minimum of 2 years practical work experience with word processing and database management
• Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience
• Previous experience on a Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee is an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to handle multiple assignments, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Jira an asset
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with MyLambton would be an asset
  
  

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Employee Perks

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Investing In Our People

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

Investing in our People

Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.