Reference Number
AGR18J-018672-000053
Selection Process Number
18-AGR-MBSK-EA-ST-34
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Year
2018-2019
Days Open
24
Classification
GLMAN09
City
MULTIPLE
Type
External
Total
46
Employment Equity
29
(63%)
Screened out
17
(37%)
Screened in
29
(63%)
Employment Equity 63% 29
Screened Out 37% 17
Screened In 63% 29
Women 30.4% 14
Visible minority 32.6% 15
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 76.1% 35
Permanent Residents 0% 0
Update: UPDATE
Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to April 9, 2018 - 23:59, Pacific Time.
UPDATE
Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to April 9, 2018 - 23:59, Pacific Time.
Supervises and supports a large research operation including greenhouses, growth chambers and poly tunnel. Plans and implements services, allocates and coordinates work activities with scientific, engineering and other staff in the assigned area(s).
The work requires performing all or a comprehensive range of the following activities:
1. Plans on a daily and longer term basis the layout and allocation of greenhouse, growth chamber and poly tunnel space giving consideration to rotational use, or environmental needs of research crops, or maintenance and repairs/replacement of structures.
2. Supervises and manages the work unit’s human resources as well as oversees the work of contractors, term employees and students.
3. Provides support, assistance and advice to management, scientific and technical staff and/or clients. Participates in committees and working groups related to facility operations and activities.
4. Supervises or performs maintenance on greenhouse facilities and related equipment. In addition, maintain records of greenhouse/growth chamber usage, pesticide applications, chemicals used and report to greenhouse committee in a timely manner.
5. Consults scientists and/or technical staff to identify greenhouse, growth chamber operations or construction needs to develop plans for succeeding years.
6. Monitors and identifies biotic, abiotic and/or physical problems in greenhouse and/or growth chamber operations and discusses concerns with researchers and/or technical staff with experiments and projects.
7. Follows established federal government standards for procurement, coordinates in a timely manner the ordering of materials and supplies for greenhouse and growth chamber operations.
As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, 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.
Immediate need:
1 full-time permanent position in Saskatoon, SK
1 full-time permanent position in Swift Current, SK
Depending on the position being staffed, additional qualifications may be required by the hiring manager(s). Applicants will be provided the opportunity to submit information or be assessed in relation to any additional qualifications that may be applied.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment for the location indicated for this process.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment opportunities. The approval of his/her substantive supervisor will be required before acting/assignment/secondment is offered.
Positions to be filled: 2
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.
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
Experience in the management, operation, space management, and maintenance of a modern greenhouse facility.
Experience in Integrated Pest Management practices supporting the production of greenhouse crops.
Experience in the use of e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software applications.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of plant propagation and production within a modern greenhouse environment.
Knowledge of how to manage, operate and maintain a modern greenhouse facility.
Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management practices.
Knowledge of plant nutrition, cultivation methods and the delivery of nutrients to greenhouse crops.
Client Focus
Concern for Safety
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Planning & Organizing
Problem Solving
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in horticulture, greenhouse management, plant science, agriculture, or a field relevant to the position being staffed.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in horticulture, plant sciences, or a field relevant to the position being staffed.
Experience managing a modern greenhouse facility in an agricultural research environment.
Experience working with oilseed crops.
Experience in data collection and data entry related to greenhouse operations.
Experience supervising staff.
Knowledge of computer integrated greenhouse environmental controls and for growth cabinets.
Knowledge of Oilseeds crops and related research considerations for field crop species.
Knowledge of data collection and data entry for research purposes.
Adaptability
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.
Reliability Status security clearance
Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Provincial Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate.
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work under harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).
Ability and willingness to travel.
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 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.