Greenhouse Supervisor

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Tips when applying :

-Apply online : only applications submitted through www.gc.jobs.ca will be considered.
-The application process, including the screening questions, may take approximately 40 to 60 minutes.
-Every candidate profile is unique, to help us better understand your qualifications, the system will prompt you with screening questions.
-In order to help us gain more specific information on your profile, the system will prompt you with screening questions for each qualification.
-When answering the online screening questions, ensure your examples are specific, and they include timelines, role title and detailed examples of how you demonstrated the requested qualification, as applications will be selected based on the information provided. Keep in mind the hiring manager may not have any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
-Your résumé will be reviewed and used to validate the qualifications described in your online profile.

Duties

Plans daily and on a longer term basis, the layout of field or allocation of G.H. and growth chamber space. Supervises and manages the work of subordinate staff as well as students and contractors. Consults with scientific and /or technical staff to identify land, G.H., Growth Chamber, land for construction projects in the current and succeeding years. Monitors and identifies problems in field operations, land, greenhouse or growth chamber operations and discusses concerns with researcher and/or technical staff with experiments or projects.

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.

The Ottawa Research and Development Centre was established in 1886. It is located in Ottawa, Ontario at the Central Experimental Farm. It is one of the original five experimental farms established by the Government of Canada in 1886 under the Experimental Farm Station Act to conduct research in support of Canadian agriculture.

The Centre leads Manitoba to Prince Edward Island in crop development, targeting corn, soy, spring wheat, winter wheat, oats and barley. It also supports research conducted at other research centres in the areas of food safety, mycotoxins, and biocontrol.

The Centre's main research focus lies in three areas:
•Crop genetic enhancement and genomics
•Biodiversity of vascular plant, fungi and bacteria, and invertebrates
•Integrated assessment of long-term environmental effect of agricultural practices

Intent of the process

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.

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)

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION :
Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in plant science, agriculture or related field OR a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the management, operation, 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.
Experience in the Supervision of Staff

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

ASSET EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in horticulture, plant sciences or agriculture
Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in horticulture or greenhouse management.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience with management of a modern greenhouse facility in an agricultural research environment.
Experience in working with grain and oilseed crops.
Experience in data collection and data entry related to greenhouse operations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
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.

COMPETENCIES
Concern for Safety
Client Focus
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Planning & Organizing
Problem Solving
Team Leadership

ABILITY
Ability to Supervise

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of computer integrated greenhouse environmental controls and for growth cabinets.
Knowledge of data collection and data entry for research purposes.

ASSET COMPETENCIES
Adaptability

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, and Women.

Conditions of employment

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.

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

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. As a candidate, ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated on your profile, also ensure that email address provided accepts email from unknown users as some email systems block unknown sources.

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

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

As part of the selection process, you may be asked to complete assessments, an interview and reference checks.

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.

-Your resume is required, however will be used to validate the experiences described in your online profile.

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.