Reference Number
AGR19J-020087-000223
Selection Process Number
19-AGR-BCAB-EA-ST-27
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Year
2019-2020
Days Open
14
Classification
EG03
City
Beaverlodge
Type
External
Total
51
Employment Equity
32
(62.7%)
Screened out
17
(33.3%)
Screened in
34
(66.7%)
Employment Equity 62.7% 32
Screened Out 33.3% 17
Screened In 66.7% 34
Women 35.3% 18
Visible minority 37.3% 19
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 56.9% 29
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
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).
Immediate need: 1 full time temporary position (2 years).
A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment.
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, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
Graduation with a Bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in agriculture, environmental science, biology or allied sciences.
Experience conducting laboratory, greenhouse or field experiments.
Experience collecting and performing analysis on plant and soil samples.
Experience operating farm machinery and plot equipment.
Possession of a valid pesticide applicators certificate of qualification.
Experience in plant propagation and production in a laboratory or controlled environment.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of plant nutrient management and crop protection practices.
Knowledge of basic statistical procedures for data analysis.
Concern for Safety
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Ability to establish and manage experimental plots from seeding to harvest.
Ability to make observations, record data and summarize the results.
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.
Reliability Status security clearance
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication without impinging on the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a valid pesticide applicators certificate of qualification.
Ability and willingness to work with pesticides.
Ability and willingness to work under various environmental and weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to work that requires manual dexterity including bending, kneeling and lifting heavy objects up to 22 kg.
Ability and willingness to work in both a field and laboratory environment.
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
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
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.
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.
A test may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION
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).
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.