Instructor - Agriculture

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Duties

Plans, coordinates and facilitates skill development through to certification of various programs to enhance the reintegration potential; establishes and maintains a positive employment environment with offenders. Performs functions and instructs offenders on duties related to CORCAN Farming operations such as composting, animal husbandry, crop production, vehicle repair/maintenance, dairy production, breeding horticulture, greenhouse, livestock operations including dairy goat and dairy cow and other related activities.

Work environment

Working with offenders in a Correctional Institution. The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) as part of the Criminal Justice System and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable safe, secure and humane control. Staff will be working in an environment where there is continuous offender contact.

Intent of the process

To establish a qualified pool of candidates to staff the positions within CORCAN Penitentiary Farming Operations at Collins Bay and Joyceville Institutions.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum)

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

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in animal husbandry.

Relevant experience in agriculture land management and crop production for livestock operations and sale.

Experience operating and maintaining farm vehicles and equipment.

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

EDUCATION
Relevant post-secondary school education, for example an Agricultural related diploma/degree or Veterinary Technician diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in staff supervision.

Experience providing guidance and instruction to individuals who have limited experience in the area.

Experience working with individuals who face multiple barriers to employment (for example individuals with mental health needs).

Experience working at an operational correctional site (institution or community) relevant to the position being hired.

Experience in modern livestock handling techniques with dairy cows.

Experience in modern livestock handling techniques with dairy goats.

Experience in a large-scale commercial crop operation.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current methods, techniques and practices of animal husbandry (day-to-day care, breeding and raising of livestock).

Knowledge of crop production and agriculture land management.

Knowledge of CORCAN’s mandate and CSC's Strategic Priorities.

Knowledge of Commissioner’s Directive 735 – Employment and Employability Program as well as other policy relevant to the position.

ABILITIES
Ability to organize workload and determine priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to produce marketable agricultural products in the most cost effective manner.

Ability to motivate, instruct and supervise others who have limited farming experience.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonal Relationships

Initiative

Reliability

Judgement

Adaptability

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.

Employees must be able to work shifts, including variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain an Ontario Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate of Qualification.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Prior to appointment, candidates must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license that conforms to provincial or territorial requirements. As a condition of employment, candidates must maintain a valid unrestricted driver's license throughout employment.

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.

Information on employment equity

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in writing at the time of application how they meet the above-noted factors listed in the essential qualifications and any asset qualifications as applicable. However, failure to provide information in regards to the essential qualifications will result in your application being rejected.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.