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About the position
DutiesTechnicians are expected, within the scope of their work, to:
• Exhibit a high degree of autonomy, self-direction and responsibility.
• Analyze and interpret data; develop experiments, protocols, analytical methods, and experimental designs, and; understand the framework of the research program as a guide and develop research (rather than simply implement and adapt work).
• Manage complex project activities with multiple goals and objectives, complex timelines, and competing deadlines.
• Be able to supervise students, graduate students and research participants.
• Act as a knowledgeable person who advises, discusses, plans and coordinates with others, and disseminates complex information within the science team, with members of other teams, with employees of other departments or organizations.
• Demonstrate well-developed competencies.
Intent of the process
This is an internal advertised process that is meant to create a pool of partially qualified candidates at the EG-05 level. As such, the essential qualifications pertaining to qualities common to all EG-05 technician positions will be assessed through this process, and the essential science specific qualifications (knowledge) will be assessed when specific EG-05 vacancies need to be filled.
Positions to be filled
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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.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors under various weather conditions and with exposure to insects.
• Ability and willingness to work in laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field environments for extended periods.
• Under normal safety precautions, ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
• Known allergies must be controlled through the use of a protective mask and/or
medication and must not impinge on tasks to be performed.
• Possession of a valid, Class 5 New Brunswick driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
• Willingness and ability to have flexible operational work hours.
• Willingness to travel to and work in rural locations.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in biology, or another discipline directly related to the duties of the position to staff, or an acceptable combination of education, training 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).
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EXPERIENCE:
• Experience designing, developing and testing research protocols and methods.
• Experience verifying, calibrating, troubleshooting and maintaining scientific instrumentation.
• Experience developing data analysis approaches and interpreting results.
• Experience acting as a scientific resource person by providing expert advice and communicating complex scientific information to research collaborators or industry partners.
• Experience organizing research activities with multi-disciplinary teams outside the immediate research group.
• Experience arranging and managing contracts and services with external providers (e.g. landowner agreements and service contracts).
Applied / assessed at a later date
KNOWLEDGE (DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS):
Knowledge of biological and agricultural scientific principles, practices and methods in one or more of the following possible disciplines:
• Agronomy
• Plant Science
• Soil Science
• Entomology
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Computational Genetics
• Bioinformatics
• Plant Pathology
• Digital Agriculture Technologies
• Plant Breeding
• Chemistry
COMPETENCIES:
• Teamwork
• Organization and Planning
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
EDUCATION-ASSET:
• A degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with acceptable specialization in Biology or another discipline directly related to the duties of the position.
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Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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