Agriculture Labourer Inventory

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to March 31, 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Additional qualifications may be required by the hiring manager(s). Applicants will be provided the opportunity to submit information or be assessed in relation to any additional qualifications that are applied.

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).

Duties

WHAT YOU COULD BE DOING?
At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, General Labourer's work in a variety of areas including:
Ground Maintenance
Facilities Maintenance
Animal science
Crop science
Soil science
Environmental science
Food science
General maintenance

BUT WHAT WILL YOU REALLY BE DOING?
You will be assigned tasks in different areas such as field-based activities, facilities maintenance, greenhouse work, or handling and caring of livestock. This can include driving, using and maintaining farm equipment, collecting and entering data, and more!

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.

At Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, General Labourers work in an exciting and diverse field, which includes working with a dynamic sector touching on many important aspects of Canadian lives as well as consumers around the world.

Intent of the process

This inventory may be used fill full-time temporary, permanent and seasonal General Labourer (GL) positions at various levels for locations across Canada. Positions with supervisory duties are also eligible for a supervisory salary differential.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Various language requirements
Positions will be English essential, French essential and some may be bilingual English and French.

Information on language requirements

This list includes a sample of the types of experience that may be applicable depending on the position to be filled. Additional experience could also be required. We will follow up and ask for more information when you are selected from the inventory for assessment.
►Experience in the operation and maintenance of agricultural/farm related equipment.
►Experience working with crops.
►Experience working with livestock.
►Experience working in a greenhouse.
►Experience working in an orchard or vineyard.
►Experience working in an agricultural research setting.
►Experience in data collection and data entry.
►Experience working in a mechanical shop.
►Experience in groundskeeping.
►Experience in industrial building maintenance.

Concern for safety
Teamwork

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

►High school diploma

Degree equivalency

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

Information on employment equity

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

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY

Once you click "Apply online," you will be asked to provide us some information about yourself, in addition to your resume.
As part of the application process you will be asked a number of 'yes/no' questions that will be used to sort applications based on location of interest and experience.
In addition to applying online, you can also submit your application:
- By E-MAIL by sending your resume to ,
- By MAIL at:
Human Resources - Labourer Inventory
3 - 167 Lombard Avenue
PO BOX 6100
Winnipeg MB R3C 4N3
Canada
- BY FAX at 1-204-259-5044
Note: Please specify the process number 18-AGR-NCR-EA-ST-641 on your application. Please only indicate the location(s) of work that you would be willing and able to work in or relocate to. More info on relocation can be found at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_113/iairp-prinefp_e.asp#1.01

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT...

Below we've outlined what you can expect after the application phase.
►When General Labourer positions become available, candidates will be matched based on experience, education, and interest in work location.
►Candidates matched with an opportunity will be invited to a phone interview where we will assess two competencies (Concern for safety and Teamwork), and asked to elaborate on their experience.
► Candidates that pass the interview and have the required experience may be further assessed by the hiring manager.
Note: For bilingual positions, second language evaluations (SLE) may be administered

GENERAL INFORMATION

Applicants with disabilities:

• If you have disabilities preventing you from applying on-line please contact 1-800-645-5605 .
• If you require special accommodation at any stage in the selection process, including technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please inform us as soon as possible.

We will contact you by e-mail, and/or phone and/or via your Public Service jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and jobs account for communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application may not be considered further.

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

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.