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π Why work at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada?
β’ Work-life balance
β’ Benefits β Extended medical and dental plan, paid vacation and statutory holidays
β’ Pension Plan
β’ Guaranteed full time hours β 37.5 hour work week!
β’ Opportunity to grow and apply to internal positions across the Public Service
β’ Please consult the following link for information regarding the Public Service comprehensive medical and dental coverage: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/benefit-plans/health-care-plan/public-service-health-care-plan-glance.html
β’ Please consult the following link for information for information regarding the Public Service Pension Plan: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/pension-plan/prospective-members.html
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πΈ Communication for this process will be sent via email. Candidates who apply to this selection process should monitor their email inbox including their junk/spam folders.
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β’ Provides technical support coordination and day to day planning of field and laboratory scientific projects within hydrology.
β’ Applies new and existing analytical methodologies, as well as assists in developing, evaluating, optimizing, and recommending methodologies for research activities in hydrology.
β’ Acquires and maintains comprehensive records of samples, observations, measurements, tests conducted, and processes followed, writes standard operating procedures (SOPs), and performs internal audits.
β’ Maintains databases; validates, inputs, manipulates, and analyzes data; and utilizes a variety of software applications for statistical, preliminary data analyses and the production of summary reports.
β’ Operates, verifies,calibrates, and maintains scientific equipment and identifies, records, and resolves associated problems.
Qualified candidates will also be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future within AAFC. The skill specialization(s), language profile, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.
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: 1
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π EDUCATION
β’ Graduation with a degree or a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field such as agricultural or environmental science, geology, engineering technology, engineering or another science field relevant to the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
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EXPERIENCE
β’ Experience in operating field instrumentation used in the sampling of surface water, groundwater, or soil water, such as but not limited to automatic water samplers, flow meters, multiparameter water quality probes, pressure transducers, portable submersible pumps, piezometers, or lysimeters.
β’ Experience in operating basic laboratory equipment for the analysis of water samples, such as but not limited to, pH meters or KCl extraction systems.
β’ Experience in collecting water samples used in hydrology research.
π ASSET EDUCATION π
β¦ Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in agricultural or environmental science, civil engineering, geological engineering, environmental engineering or another science field relevant to hydrology research.
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ASSET EXPERIENCE β
β’ Experience in hydrology research in an agriculture environment.
β’ Experience in troubleshooting field monitoring devices used in water quality research, such as automatic water samplers, multiparameter water quality probes, soil moisture and temperature sensors, or data loggers.
β’ Experience in using Geographic Information Systems.
English essential
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KNOWLEDGE
β’ Knowledge of hydrology theories or principles to execute experimental protocols.
β’ Knowledge of safe work practices in the laboratory and field settings.
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COMPETENCIES
β’ Adaptability
β’ Teamwork
β’ Interactive communication
β’ Initiative
β’ Planning and Organizing
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ABILITIES
β’ Ability to compile data, conduct basic data analysis, and produce summary reports.
β’ Ability to perform work under minimal supervision.
β’ Ability to coach or mentor.
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ASSET KNOWLEDGE β
β’ Knowledge of agricultural experiment design
β’ Knowledge of nutrient cycling and hydrology in agricultural landscapes.
β’ Knowledge of subsurface flow and mass transport.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
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Reliability Status security clearance
β’ Possession of a valid class 5 Prince Edward Island driverβs license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
β’ Ability and willingness to travel.
β’ Ability and willingness to work in the field under variable weather and field conditions.
β’ Ability and willingness to work overtime (including evenings and weekends).
β’ Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting objects (up to 20 kg).
β’ Ability and willingness to work where there is a potential exposure to agrochemicals, toxic laboratory reagents and other allergens.
β’ Ability and willingness to use Personal Protective Equipment and control allergies as necessary for the performance of duties.
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.
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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:
β’ Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
β’ Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
β’ Depth, breadth, and type of work-specific experience.
β’ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
A test may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
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
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.
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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.