We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
We want you to succeed! Our objective is to identify qualified candidates by fairly assessing their abilities. Assessment accommodations are intended to remove obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that all candidates can showcase their capabilities.
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.
• Assisting with land preparation for research trials.
• Assisting with preparation and maintenance of equipment.
• Operation of tractors and agricultural equipment such as mowers, seeders and sprayers.
• Assisting with seeding, spraying and harvest operations.
• Assisting with transportation of equipment between locations.
• Assisting with collecting plant and soil samples for analysis.
• Assisting with field maintenance.
• Roadway, grounds and tree maintenance.
• Assisting with irrigation.
• Assisting with asset disposal.
• Record keeping.
• Additional duties can be assigned by the supervisor to meet the needs of the research farm operations.
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.
A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures as well as various linguistic requirements.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Education:
• A secondary school diploma (high school) OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience:
• Experience operating grounds equipment such as mowers, string trimmers, or tractors.
Asset Certification:
Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.
Asset Experience:
• Experience in commercial agriculture.
• Experience in GPS and auto steering.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of agricultural crops.
• Knowledge of general practices in Western Canadian agriculture.
Competencies:
• Concern for Safety
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
Abilities:
• Ability to conduct work in accordance with instructions, established procedures and techniques, and safety rules.
• Ability to maintain records.
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
• Possession of a valid, class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
• Ability and willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on occasion, including weekends, possibly on short notice.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work, including moderate to heavy manual labour that requires lifting objects up to 25kg.
• Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).
• Ability and willingness to control allergies through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and this must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
• Ability and willingness to work on varied terrain and with various commercial agricultural equipment.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture within eighteen months of appointment.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Forklift Operator’s License issued by a provincially certified agency.
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.
Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.
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.