Management of seed operations in Gunnarsholt

Land and Forest Iceland is seeking qualified individuals to join our team and contribute to the development and preservation of vegetation resources in Iceland. Our goal is to promote sustainable land use practices that bring economic, environmental, and social benefits. Currently, we have a full-time position available for a dedicated staff member to oversee seed production and processing in Gunnarsholt.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Supervision of the seed processing plant and plant groves in Gunnarsholt.

• Processing of seeds for land reclamation and forestry projects.

• Supervision of supplies and distribution of seed and plants from Gunnarsholt.

• Management of the seed processing plant.

• Sowing, fertiliser distribution, planting and harvesting.

• Other tasks that might arise.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant training and education.

• Working machinery rights for tractors (I) and lifting machines (J).

• Computer skills and proficiency in major Microsoft applications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Icelandic; foreign language proficiency is advantageous.

• Planning abilities and the capacity to thrive in high-pressure situations.

• Ability to disseminate information effectively.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in project management and quality control.

• Experience in land reclamation, forestry, or land farming.

More information about the job

Pay according to the current wage agreement concluded between the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant union.

Applications are accepted on the government recruiting website Starfatorg.

The deadline for applications is 20 September. Land and Forest Iceland is a knowledge institution in the field of vegetation and soil resources and plays an important research, monitoring and educational role in protecting, restoring and improving these Icelandic resources through land reclamation, growing new forests and promoting sustainable land use. Land and Forest Iceland has operations in all parts of the country. In Gunnarsholt, approximately 30 people work. It operates a seed processing plant as well as a wide range of activities in the field of land reclamation and forestry.

The objective of Land and Forest Iceland is to be a desirable workplace for staff with diverse education and background. It provides staff with good working conditions, easy access to information and a variety of possibilities for continuous education that contributes to professional development and value creation within Land and Forest Iceland and the whole land reclamation and forestry sector. Land and Forest Iceland has received equal pay certification, introduced a shortening of the work week and green steps in the state-run operations. The institution has also established an environmental and climate strategy with timed goals, along with plans for the rights, protection and responsibility of staff, such as plans for harassment and bullying, as well as responses to such incidents.

• This is a full-time job.

• Deadline for applications is 20.09.2024.

• Apply for the job at Starfatorg.

For further information, please contact:

Gústav Magnús Ásbjörnsson, gustav.magnus.asbjornsson@landogskogur.is.

• Starfatorg