Farm Operations Manager

Update: UPDATE : Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to November 26, 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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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).

Please see the ''Other information'' section below on how you can Apply for this opportunity!

Duties

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career in Atlantic Canada ? The Charlottetown Research and Development Centre is seeking a dynamic Farm Operations Manager to join their Harrington Research Farm. Reporting to the Associate Director of Research, Development and Technology this key role will oversee all daily farm activites; providing direction to staff, and supporting experimental field research. This will be achieved by collaborating with a team of onsite researchers and technicians or community stakeholders.

Responsabilities include:

•Providing guidance to management, scientists, technical staff and other external clients regarding agricultural research operations at the Farm.
•Effectively hiring, training, and supervising farm staff (including permanent, seasonal employees and students) on daily operational tasks.
•Overseeing safety for all who work on site and responsible for compliance of safety protocols by performing inspections and identifing anomolies and incorparating corrective measures.
•Participating in developing plans for land use in current and succeeding years.
•Coordinating the servicing and maintanence of farm equipment supported by a certified mechanic.
•Researching and participating in tendering documents, maintaining and compiling records and inventories, and preparing purchase requisitions for material and supplies.

Work environment

Joining Agriculture and Agri-foods Canada means being part of a network of over 20 research centers across the country along with access to a vast community of expertise. Only a few kilometers north of Charlottetown in Prince Edouard Island, nestled on a 330 hectors of land you will find the Harrington Research Farm, where research trials on a variety of crops and cropping systems are conducted. Featured on this site is a state of the art greenhouse facility and newly “certified organic land”; a proud first for AAFC. Watch the video to learn about “the good things brewing” down east for craft breweries at the Harrington farm.

Intent of the 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.

This process will be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures for the location identified in this process.

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)

Graduation with a diploma or degree in Agriculture from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of experience and a secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience managing operational budgets and farm materials and equipment requirements.
Experience supervising and managing staff, setting priorities and managing work schedules.
Experience in the purchasing and procurement of farm equipment and supplies.
Experience using basic computer software programs such as the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

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

Degree from a post-secondary institution with specialization in agriculture.

Degree equivalency

Experience calibrating and operating a variety of farm machinery.
Experience in maintaining modern farm machinery.
Experience in working in a modern agricultural research environment.
Experience in pest management and disease control in field crops.

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

English essential
Organizational Needs: 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 a Disability; Visible Minorities, Women.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of horticultural and field crop production and practices.

Adaptability
Client focus
Concern for Safety
Interactive Communication
Planning and Organizing
Team Leadership
Ability to use MS Excel.

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

Knowledge of agricultural research methods and principles.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel and work both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
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

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY

Once you click "Apply online," you will be asked to respond and provide information on how you meet some of the Essential and Asset criteria listed in the poster above, in addition to including your résumé.

Your application should provide information on how you meet the Essential and Asset criteria as listed in the advertisement above.

ASSESSEMENT 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.

A test may be administered.

An interview will 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

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.