Field Operations Worker
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Morden · GLMAN06 · Open to the public
Open July 27 to August 10, 2026
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- in 14 days
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- 34 of 51
- Employment equity groups
- 35%
- 18 people
- Canadian citizens
- 55%
- 28 people
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Employment equity
Women
7 · 14%
Visible minorities
12 · 24%
Indigenous peoples
Unknown
Persons with disabilities
Unknown
Language
English
Unknown
French
Unknown
Status
Citizens
28 · 55%
Not citizensIncludes permanent residents
23 · 45%
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Field Operations Worker
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Closing date: August 10, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
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Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Reference number
AGR26J-170898-000036
AGR26J-170898-000036
Selection process number
26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-69020
26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-69020
Location
Morden (Manitoba)
Morden (Manitoba)
Salary
$30.23 to $32.84 per hour - Salary under review
$30.23 to $32.84 per hour - Salary under review
Level
GL-MAN-06
GL-MAN-06
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
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- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
- Additional links
- Hiring organization contact
About the position
Duties
1. Operate various crop/field equipment or irrigation systems for the land stewardship of the Morden Research and Development Centre such as:
a. Performs field, forage/hay operations, such as preparing soil, seeding, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting a variety of plant material.
b. Operates, cleans, adjusts and generally makes minor repairs to a variety of tools and equipment.
c. Performs care and maintenance of such things as irrigation/drainage systems, fences, experimental plots and production fields.
d. Recognizes any abnormalities and reports to program to determine the appropriate course of action within program parameters.2. Keeps records and field notes for agronomic activities on the fields such as
a. Observes, inspects, measures and collects data covering a wide range of fact/attributes, including plant disease, growth, insects, etc. from seeding to harvest
b. Input information into a database, update activities on the whiteboard, providing reports and verbal updates.3. Provide technical support and services to researchers on seasonal assignments such as:
a. Preparing soil, seed and plants for laboratory analysis and experimentation (e.g. cleaning, weighing, grinding).
b. Participates in setting up trials in accordance with research protocols and instructions,
c. Seeding, planting, propagating, fertilizing, maintaining and harvesting a variety of plant material.
1. Operate various crop/field equipment or irrigation systems for the land stewardship of the Morden Research and Development Centre such as:
a. Performs field, forage/hay operations, such as preparing soil, seeding, fertilizing, spraying and harvesting a variety of plant material.
b. Operates, cleans, adjusts and generally makes minor repairs to a variety of tools and equipment.
c. Performs care and maintenance of such things as irrigation/drainage systems, fences, experimental plots and production fields.
d. Recognizes any abnormalities and reports to program to determine the appropriate course of action within program parameters.2. Keeps records and field notes for agronomic activities on the fields such as
a. Observes, inspects, measures and collects data covering a wide range of fact/attributes, including plant disease, growth, insects, etc. from seeding to harvest
b. Input information into a database, update activities on the whiteboard, providing reports and verbal updates.3. Provide technical support and services to researchers on seasonal assignments such as:
a. Preparing soil, seed and plants for laboratory analysis and experimentation (e.g. cleaning, weighing, grinding).
b. Participates in setting up trials in accordance with research protocols and instructions,
c. Seeding, planting, propagating, fertilizing, maintaining and harvesting a variety of plant material.
Intent of the process
Immediate need:
• 1 full time permanent (indeterminate) position
• 1 full-time temporary (term) position (September 2026 to December 2027)A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis.In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
Immediate need:
• 1 full time permanent (indeterminate) position
• 1 full-time temporary (term) position (September 2026 to December 2027)A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis.In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
Positions to be filled
2
2
Important messages
As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.
As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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• Possession of a valid class 5 Manitoba driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License issued by Manitoba Agriculture within one year of appointment.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Forklift Operator’s License issued by a provincially certified agency within one year of appointment
• Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge on tasks to be performed.
• Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust and noise).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime including evening, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 25kg)
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License issued by Manitoba Agriculture within one year of appointment.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Forklift Operator’s License issued by a provincially certified agency within one year of appointment
• Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge on tasks to be performed.
• Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust and noise).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime including evening, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 25kg)
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
• Successful completion of secondary school diploma OR acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
• Experience operating and maintaining common farm machinery such as tractors, cultivation equipment, seeders, sprayers and harvesters.
• Experience in grain crop operations.
• Experience in grain crop operations.
Applied / assessed at a later date
• Knowledge of farming methods, practices and principles.
• Knowledge of crop pests.
• Knowledge of crop pests.
• Concern for Safety
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Ability to identify major prairie crop species.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
• Pesticide Applicator’s License issued by Manitoba Agriculture for agriculture ground application.
• Forklift Operator’s License issued by a provincially certified agency.
• Forklift Operator’s License issued by a provincially certified agency.
• Experience in working in an agricultural research environment.
• Experience operating irrigation equipment such as irrigation pumps, reel carts, and overhead irrigation systems.
• Experience operating irrigation equipment such as irrigation pumps, reel carts, and overhead irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of fertilizers and pest control products including preparation and application.
• Ability to perform dosage and dilution calculations for preparing pesticide solutions.
• Ability to record information for the purposes of record keeping – accurately and legibly.
• Ability to record information for the purposes of record keeping – accurately and legibly.
Organizational Needs:
Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.
Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.
Our commitment
We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.
Learn more about employment equity.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.