Farm Operations Manager

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Duties

The Farm Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s Equine Drug Evaluation Centre (EDEC). The EDEC is a research facility that houses an average of 12 standardbred horses. You will organize and direct the delivery of services related to the day-to-day operation of the farm, plan and procure any required goods and services and supervise staff and contractors directly responsible for the care and welfare of the horses and care of the facility and grounds.

The work location for this position is in Jerseyville, Ontario.

Please note: qualified candidates and immediate family cannot own or manage a race track or race horse.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

Immediate staffing need: 1 indeterminate full-time position

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (Indeterminate or temporary).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Successful completion of secondary school.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the operation and maintenance of a livestock or horse boarding facility, including direct supervision of personnel and budget management.
Experience in the preparation of documents, records and inventories related to farm operations.
Experience in the use of e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software applications.
Experience in the handling and care of horses.
Experience in the operation of various types of farm machinery.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization related to the field of Agriculture or animal health.

Degree equivalency

First Aid certificate.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of a Government of Canada animal research facility.
Experience administering oral, inhaled and/or topical medications to horses.
Experience collecting and/or handling equine blood and/or urine samples.

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

English essential

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Knowledge of administrative procedures and human resources practices related to the operation of a horse farm.

Knowledge of the general operation and maintenance of farm equipment.

Attention to Detail
Concern for Safety
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Written Communication
Planning & Organizing
Problem Solving
Team Leadership

Ability to Supervise.

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

Knowledge of the mandate of the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s Equine Drug Control Program.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to work weekends and overtime on short notice.
Candidate and immediate family cannot own or manage a race track or race horse.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 kg.

Other information

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 targeted groups when you apply.

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Interviews and assessments will be conducted at the farm in Jerseyville. Candidates will be responsible for the cost of travel.

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.

Assessments of all merit criteria may be conducted throughout each phase of the process. For example, communications could be assessed with the application, email correspondence, and all other means of communication throughout the process.

Reference checks may be sought.

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(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) 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).

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.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions. Candidates may request to informally discuss their elimination at any point during the process. To do so, please contact the department at the coordinate(s) indicated on this poster.

Preference

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

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