Multi-functional Technician - Amendment to Closing Date

Update: UPDATE: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to Janaury 21, 2019.

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

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

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to fill potential upcoming retirements and may be used for similar temporary or permanent opportunities for the location identified for this process.

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.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in field and laboratory biology-related research.
Experience in identifying, sampling and/or monitoring of arthropod populations and/or maintaining insect colonies, cultures and/or host material.
Experience with crop production.
Experience with analytical chemistry methods.

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

Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position (e.g. biology, environmental science, agriculture, chemistry)

MSc Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in biology, agriculture or chemistry (with a biological focus).

Possess a Pesticide Applicators License.

Degree equivalency

Experience applying and working with pesticides in a correct and safe manner following Provincial, GLP or OECD guidelines.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of basic entomology and ecology.
Knowledge of horticultural crop production.
Knowledge of field and laboratory research techniques.
Knowledge of chemical ecology principles.
Knowledge of analytical instrumentation and analysis.

Interactive Communication
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork

Ability to use scientific instruments and tools and to apply and adapt scientific techniques and methodologies.
Ability to make observations, collect and record data accurately.
Ability to contribute to the preparation of research reports or posters, such as make graphs or tables.
Ability to use taxonomic keys and microscope for arthropod identification.

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

Knowledge of chemical ecology methods.
Knowledge of apple production and apple pests.

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements
Ability and willingness to obtain a Nova Scotia Pesticide Applicators License.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license (Nova Scotia Class 5) or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Ability and willingness to travel.
With appropriate safety precautions in place, able and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse, field environments for extended periods at a time.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors under various weather conditions and under normal safety precautions.
Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.

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 designated 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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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