Sector Specialist

Important messages

We are 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 use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Duties

The Food Industry Division at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking a highly motivated employee to be part of a team that supports a competitive, innovative and sustainable agri-food industry in Canada. The successful candidate will report to a Deputy Director and be relied upon to provide timely and credible analysis and advice to government and industry to enhance policy, regulatory and economic development.
Example activities would include (but are not limited to):
• Facilitating industry adaptation to regulatory modernization;
• Collaborating with other government departments and agencies to advance policies and regulations that can accommodate innovation and global competitiveness;
• Engaging directly with the food processing industry to identify, analyze and support the resolution of issues impacting industry innovation and competitiveness; and
• Reviewing federal and provincial funding proposals related to the agri-food processing sector.

Work environment

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.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 1 full time position on a temporary basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment.

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.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of study relevant to the duties of the position (e.g., business, economics, nutrition, food science, etc.).

Degree equivalency

Experience synthesizing information and preparing written briefing documents (i.e., correspondence, briefing notes, QP notes), and presentation decks.
Experience researching and analyzing issues and developing options and recommendations for resolution.
Experience developing and sustaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, academia and non-governmental organizations.

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

Asset Qualifications
Post graduate certificate or master’s degree in a relevant field of study from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Asset Qualifications
Experience managing technical, scientific or regulatory issues.
Experience working in the food processing industry in Canada.

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 Canadian regulatory process.
Knowledge of the agri-food industry.

Interactive Communication
Writing Skills
Relationship Building
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Initiative

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

Asset Qualifications
Knowledge of regulatory issues of interest to the Canadian food processing sector.

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

Information on employment equity

Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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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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.