Working level labourer

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to September 15, 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

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

Under the supervision of a supervisor:
- Performs field/ greenhouse activities such as field / seedbed preparation, planting, scientific purposes.
- Participates in plot maintenance activities, controlled environmental studies and field-plot experiments.
- Operates hand and power tools and is responsible for the maintenance of greenhouse or field equipment such as tractors, sprayers, combines and various other farm and landscape equipment.
- Operates /maintains vehicles and equipment in the maintenance of field, grounds maintenance or greenhouse work, such as one or more of the following: light and heavy trucks, tractors, combines, weed eaters, ,zero turn commercial mowers, snow removal equipment, irrigation equipment, forklifts, backhoes, mixers, generators.
- Maintains, sets up, adjusts and makes minor repairs or adjustments to tools and equipment used by self and others.
- Cleans and organizes assigned areas such as landscaped grounds or working areas such as shops, potting or fertilizer mixing locations, laboratories, greenhouses and field.
- Keeps a detailed record of activities and supplies for research or maintenance spraying, watering, mowing, maintenance and harvesting activities for research field and purposes using a variety of electronic/manual methods.

Work environment

The London Research and Development Centre (London RDC) located in London, Ontario was established in 1951. It is one of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) network of 20 research and development centres. AAFC scientists at the London RDC conduct research on field crops and bio-based products/processes, develop and transfer technologies for integrated pest management and lead research in crop genomics and biotechnology. The centre also supports research on air, and water quality and plant nutrients. The centre is one of seven sites for AAFC’s Minor Use Pesticide Program where potential pest management trials are conducted in support of Canadian growers and industries.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 permanent seasonal position.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, as well as various linguistic requirements.

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)

EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in an agricultural field.

IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in crop production (field or vegetable crops)
- Experience in operating farm tractors and farm machinery
- Experience in repair and preventive maintenance of tractors, attachments and farm equipment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of methods of seed bed preparation, methods to control weeds and incorporate crop residues
- Knowledge of farm chemicals and their applications

COMPETENCIES
- Interactive Communication
- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Concern for Safety

ABILITIES
- Ability to operate, maintain and repair farm or mechanical equipment
- Ability to maintain logs and records

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

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in field crop agricultural research

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver’s License
Ability and willingness to obtain a valid Class “A” type driver’s license for Stake truck & trailer combinations
Ability and willingness to obtain a valid Pesticide Applicators Certificate
Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise) with exposure to animal manure)
Ability and willingness to tolerate the presence of irritants such as dust, pollen and spores. Known allergies must be controlled through use of protective mask and/or medication and must not impinge on tasks to be performed
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects. (up to 20kg)

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

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 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 the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

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

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.