Grain Inspection Assistant

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Assessment accommodation

**ALL ASSESSMENTS FOR THIS PROCESS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN VANCOUVER, BC. IF INVITED, EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.**

**Note: A supplement of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per year for the performance of grain inspection duties shall be added to the pay of incumbents of positions at levels PI-1-CGC through PI-6-CGC located in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.**

Duties

Working in a three shift, 24-hour work environment at grain terminals located in the Port of Vancouver, Grain Inspection Assistants will be responsible for the collection and preparation of grain samples for the purpose of official inspection. This involves monitoring and drawing a representative sample from the automatic sampling devices followed by the use of mechanical dividers to mix and reduce samples to specified amounts. In addition to other duties, the Grain Inspection Assistant will perform moisture, protein assessments through electronic means as well dockage assessments through mechanical and manual processes.

Work environment

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal department responsible to ensure the integrity and market ability of grain for the domestic and international grain trade, from producer to global customer.

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agriculture sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC we strive to live our values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Accountability.

We promote work/life balance and we have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff (10) ten 2-year term positions in Vancouver, B.C.

A pool may be created to staff similar positions with various tenures.

If invited, candidates will be required to attend, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, a technical / behavioral competency assessment (excluding employees of the Federal Public Service).

The successful candidates must reside or relocate to the location of the position upon appointment.

A candidate may only write the assessments once as their test results will be valid for a period of 180 days and will be retained for similar processes at different locations.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
- Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

Education:
- Degree, applied degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. college, CEGEP, university).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience working in the grain industry.
- Experience in the operation of grain elevators and their sampling and/or bulk weighing systems.
- Experience with grading grain.
- Recent* experience working at the Canadian Grain Commission.
- Significant** experience with the use of standard business related computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheet and database).

Recent* and significant** experience is defined as experience acquired daily over a period of 2 years or more within the last 4 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Behavioural Competencies:
- Effective Interactive Communication (proficiency level 1)
- Attention to detail (proficiency level 1)
- Adaptability (proficiency level 1)
- Being a Team Player (proficiency level 1)
- Initiative (proficiency level 1)

Abilities:
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to differentiate items according to color, size and shape.

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

Operational Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to be exposed to grain dust / soil, and to outdoor conditions in an industrial environment. 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.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain, in good standing, the appropriate security level clearance for access to any work related site.
- Ability and willingness to lift grain samples (up to 20 kg), to climb ladders and work at heights.
- Ability and willingness to work in a three-shift environment on a rotating basis.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, FREQUENTLY as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel, FREQUENTLY as required, including on short notice.
- Ability and willingness to work in and around moving equipment in an indoor/outdoor industrial environment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance

- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain, in good standing, the appropriate security level clearance for access to any work related site.
- Valid drivers' license OR personal mobility in the time and manner normally associated with possession and use of a valid driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to lift grain samples (up to 20 kg), to climb ladders and work at heights.
- Ability and willingness to be exposed to grain dust / soil, and to outdoor conditions in an industrial environment. 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.
- Ability and willingness to work in a three-shift environment on a rotating basis.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, FREQUENTLY as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel, FREQUENTLY as required, including on short notice.
- Ability and willingness to work in and around moving equipment in an indoor/outdoor industrial environment.
- Ability and willingness to adhere to CGC and industry safety standards and procedures.

Candidates must meet all of the applicable Conditions of Employment at the time of appointment and throughout their period of employment.

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

The starting salary for this position will be $46,233.

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 such as SPAM).

Communication for this process will be sent via email. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications. If you meet these asset qualifications(s), PLEASE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING HOW YOU MEET THEM. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

A cover letter will not be required as the screening questions will be used for screening purposes.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

In order to manage the number of applications in the selection process, management may use top-down consideration of scores at various steps in the process, to determine the number of candidates who will be further considered in the process.

Confirmation of receipt of applications will not be sent by Canadian Grain Commission; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted.

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.