Leadhand, Ornamental Gardens *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

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*AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

Duties

This position will be leading subordinate staff and conducting maintenance activities, planting and maintaining flower beds, lawns, shrubs and trees of grounds and gardens care. The incumbent will be operating vehicles such as trucks, tractors, riding lawn mowers, gators etc., as well as operating hand and power tools associated with horticulture. The duties will also include the application of biological and chemical pesticides and fertilizers and snow removal.

Work environment

Agriculture Agri-Food Canada maintains the 427 Hectares of property that make up the National Historic site of the Central Experimental Farm, the farm in the middle of the city. This property is home to the Dominion Arboretum, Ornamental Gardens, Ottawa Research and Development Centre as well as the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum. The site is visited by millions of tourists each year and is used as a learning location for many local students. As an active research centre it also draws the interest of scientists and students from all over the world for learning and collaborations.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: To staff a Leadhand, Ornamental Gardens position (Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)) on a full time permanent basis.

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent full-time or part-time basis or on a temporary full-time or part-time basis for the locations indicated for this process.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of secondary school OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in applying horticultural practices related to herbaceous plants and annual plant material.

Experience in leading and organizing a group of workers.

Experience in using computer software such as word processing, database and email programs.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of horticultural/farm related equipment

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the characteristics of herbaceous plants, annual flowers and woody plants.

Knowledge of modern horticultural practices and plant maintenance.

Knowledge in planning and designing gardens and flower beds.

Knowledge of the care and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles.

Concern for safety
Problem solving
Interactive Communication
Adaptability
Planning and organizing
Initiative
Teamwork

Ability to record information/data accurately and legibly.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Post-Secondary school Diploma with specialization in horticulture.

Degree equivalency

Certification in the operation of a chainsaw

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by workforce adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s licence.

Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Ability and willingness to work in variable weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain, winds, snow, etc...

Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.

Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 kg (50lbs).

Ability and willingness to achieve and maintain the required pesticide certification once hired.

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the position.

Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not infringe upon the duties to be performed.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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 email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.