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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.
Field Operations Worker (Stream 1):
Under direction from the Farm Operations Supervisor, the Field Worker coordinates, implements and maintains agricultural operations at the Ottawa Research and Development Centre, located at the Central Experimental Farm. The Field Worker is part of a dynamic team that supports innovative agricultural research programs. This task oriented role requires the ability to operate an assortment of implements, tractors, and other specialized equipment including, but not limited to: tillers, cultivators, planters, seeders, spreaders, cutters, foragers, sprayers, combines, and harvesters. Other responsibilities include cleaining and data collection on harvested crops, among other tasks including relevant record keeping and documentation. Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to organizational health and safety guidelines, procedures and directives are expected.
Greenhouse and Growth Chambers Worker (Stream 2):
Under the direction of the Growth Facilities Supervisor, the Greenhouse and Growth Chambers worker coordinates, implements and maintains greenhouse and growth chamber operations for the Ottawa Research and Development Centre, located at the Central Experimental Farm. The Greenhouse and Growth Chambers Worker is part of a dynamic team that supports innovative agricultural research programs. This task oriented role involves the use of horticultural equipment. Responsibilities include: all aspects of plant care; monitoring and adjusting environmental parameters; application of pesticides; cleaning and disinfecting growth facilities; preparing growing mediums and potting; ensuring relevant record keeping; general housekeeping, among other tasks. Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to organizational health and safety guidelines, procedures and directives are expected.
AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.
• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network.
• The Indigenous Network Circle.
• The Managers' Community.
• The Persons with Disabilities Network.
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training.
• The Visible Minorities Network.
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network.
• The Young Professional's Network.
STREAM 1: Field Operations Worker
STREAM 2: Greenhouse and Growth Chambers Worker
Immediate need : One permanent full time field operations worker position as well as one permanent full-time greenhouse and growth chamber worker position will be staffed.
A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures.
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
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
BOTH STREAMS
•Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).
EXPERIENCE:
BOTH STREAMS
•Experience using Microsoft software applications such as Outlook, Excel or Word.
•Experience in preparing and applying pesticide or fertilizer solutions.
•Experience in recording and maintaining accurate records of tasks performed and collected data.
STREAM 1
•Experience working in agricultural operations in a field environment.
STREAM 2
•Experience working in a greenhouse, nursery, or with growth chamber.
EXPERIENCE:
BOTH STREAMS
•Experience working in an agricultural research environment.
•Experience with integrated pest management.
English essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES:
BOTH STREAMS
•Concern for safety
•Adaptability
•Team work
•Client focus
ABILITIES:
BOTH STREAMS
•Ability to perform dosage and dilution calculations for preparing pesticide and fertilizer solutions.
•Ability to detect signs and symptoms of crop stress, pests and diseases.
•Ability to identify major grain crop species.
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.
Information on employment equity
Reliability Status security clearance
BOTH STREAMS:
•Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
•Possession or ability and willingness to obtain the Ontario Pesticide Grower’s Safety Certification.
•Ability and willingness to obtainthe following certifications and/or trainings: transportation of dangerous goods, aerial lift and fall arrest, forklift and welding.
•Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.
•Possession of a valid, class G of Ontario driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
•Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends and statutory holidays.
•Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (greenhouses, outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).
•Ability and willingness to do occasional heavy lifting up to 25 kgs.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
Various assessment tools may be used, such as standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
• Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
• Depth, breadth, and type of work-specific experience.
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
You must provide proof of your educational credentials.
Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information."
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.