Manager, Science Crops and Support Units

Update: **AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE**

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Duties

In collaboration with scientific, technical and managerial staff, creates annual work plans that support researcher needs. Identifies innovative and cost-effective solutions, plans and coordinates activities which support research commitments with industry and academic stakeholders. Adapts work plans on a daily or seasonal basis depending on weather conditions, changing science priorities and availability of human resources. Collaborates with subordinate supervisors to develop preventative and maintenance action plans for farm and barn facilities. Researches and prepares documents, develops cost models for researchers, maintains records of equipment and supply inventories. Prepares progress reports, cost and time expenditures and revenue reports for the Associate Director. Oversees the work of contractors for repair of farm and barn facilities and equipment.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 full time indeterminate position.

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

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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)

Secondary School Diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

*Recent Experience in planning and managing operations of an agricultural research environment including greenhouses, growth facilities, or field operations.
Experience in planning and managing support services, mechanical repair and maintenance of farm machinery and fleet.
Experience supervising staff.

*Recent experience refers to experience acquired within the last 5 years.

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

Experience in managing budgets and material and equipment needs
Experience in using various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience in determining crop input requirements and coordinating the efficient use of growth chambers and greenhouse space.
Experience in coordinating greenhouse operations, the maintenance of farm equipment and purchasing of farm supplies.
Experience in managing training requirements, conducting performance appraisals, setting priorities, and managing work schedules for staff.
Experience in staffing and managing human resource issues.
Experience working with greenhouses and growth chambers.
Experience in conducting Job Safety Analysis and developing Safe Work Procedures.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices of farm land management, crop rotation, and crop production methods in a research setting.
Knowledge of greenhouse and growth chamber operation in a research setting.
Knowledge of specialised terminology related to crop experimental design, mechanical designs and electronic designs.

Writing skills
Initiative
Teamwork
Planning and Organization
Interactive Communication
Concern for Safety

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

Knowledge of the Canada Labour Code Part II, Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
Knowledge of agriculture related legislation and regulations.
Knowledge of federal regulations and directives related to the proper storage, handling, transport, and application of hazardous substances, including pesticides.

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 Work Force Adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s licence
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability and willingness to work under variable weather conditions
Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise)

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. 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.

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.