Join our team as a Senior Industry Development Officer!

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

The advantage of an inventory is to apply only once to be considered for several job opportunities. Do not worry, even if your application is not selected for a job immediately, you remain in the inventory and you will still have opportunities to be considered. You also have the option to amend your job application at any time and update your resume or answers to pre-screening questions.

Duties

As a Senior Industry Development Officer at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), you will work directly with stakeholders in the agriculture, agri-food and seafood sectors by connecting them to government programs and services and by providing them with market information and key contacts to help them export their products abroad. You will also be responsible for attending industry events, like AGMs and conferences, and conducting outreach to farmers, food processors and agriculture-related companies. The industry intelligence you gather at these meetings will be used to prepare various briefing products, evaluate project proposals, and provide program feedback to headquarters. As well, you will work directly with the provincial government, other federal departments, and third party agencies on the delivery of government programs.

Work environment

By joining Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, you will be part of a team which provides leadership in the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

As an employee, you will be offered a competitive salary, generous vacation, paid leave for family and health, comprehensive benefits, and an attractive pension plan.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff current vacancies in Burnaby, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, and Fredericton. This process may also be used to staff future vacancies in the other locations listed.

We will be pulling applications from the system on the following dates:
September 1
September 15
October 27

For more information on what to expect, check out the ASSESSMENT INFORMATION section under Other Information.

If you are an employee of the Public Service of Canada and are qualified through this process, you may be considered for acting, assignment, secondment or deployment opportunities and the proper approval will be sought.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE requirement. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, is not sufficient. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirements.

► Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

►Experience providing advice and recommendations on complex issues for key decision makers.
►Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders including, but not limited to: industry, academia, Indigenous groups or various levels of government.
►Experience undertaking research and analysis of business or economic issues or trends.

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

Additional qualifications, such as those listed below, may be required by the hiring manager(s).

► Graduation from a recognized university with a Master’s degree in a field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

► Experience preparing briefing materials (e.g., reports, scenario/ briefing notes, presentations, meeting agendas, annotated agendas and meeting summaries) on complex issues for key decision makers

► Experience or knowledge of the agriculture and agri-food sector

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

Various language requirements
This inventory will be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles, including English essential and bilingual positions. For bilingual positions, you must be able to work in English AND in French (Reading, Writing and Oral proficiency). We are looking for a bilingual profile of BBB/BBB, if you aren't sure what that means, click on the link below!

Information on language requirements

The following COMPETENCIES and ABILITIES will be assessed throughout the process and will be a requirement for any positions being staffed.

COMPETENCIES
► Adaptability
► Showing Initiative and Being Action Orientated
► Working Effectively with Others
► Partnering/Relationship Building/Stakeholder Engagement
► Thinking Things Through

ABILITIES
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing
► Ability to communicate effectively orally
► Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
► Ability to analyze and synthesize information

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

► Possession of a valid driver's license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license.
► Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
► Willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

In order to be appointed, Reliability Status security clearance will be required, depending on the job you are being hired for. You will be expected to maintain this clearance throughout the duration of your employment.

Other information

As an equal opportunity employer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following employment equity groups to apply and self-identify: Women (especially in non-traditional occupational groups), members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal people, and persons with a disability.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
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STAGE 1 - Application
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All applications received will be evaluated to assess the experience and education requirements.

You may have your assessment expedited by applying early! Screening of applications will commence on September 1st.

Depending on the volume of applications received, the assessment board may limit the amount of candidates proceeding to stage 2. Factors considered at this stage include: depth and breadth of experience, and qualifications identified in the "May be required" section of the advertisement.

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STAGE 2 - Candidate Achievement Record
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An assessment package will be sent to candidates via email asking them to describe professional achievements that best highlight how they have displayed the following competencies: Showing initiative and being action-oriented; Working effectively with others; Adaptability; and ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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STAGE 3 – Written Exam
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Candidates will be invited to complete a timed take home exam. The written exam will assess: ability to communicate effectively in writing, ability to analyze and synthesize information; Thinking things through; ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

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STAGE 4 - Interview
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Candidates will be invited to a virtual interview. The interview will be designed to assess: ability to communicate effectively orally, and partnering/relationship building/stakeholder engagement.

In order to support candidates in doing their best, we will be providing candidates with material in advance.

All candidates that qualify at this stage will be asked to provide proof of education, proof of citizenship and professional references that include their current or most recent manager.

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STAGE 5 - Establishment of qualified pool
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All qualified candidates will be placed in a pool. Once the results of the pool become available to AAFC hiring managers, they will connect directly with individuals in the pool being considered for specific appointments. Reference checks may be conducted at this stage.

AAFC intends on making 6 or more appointments from this pool in 2021.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Only on-line applications through the jobs.gc.ca website will be accepted. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

When applying on-line applicants can:
- create a profile and resume that can be used when applying for other processes
without having to recreate a new application each time;
- update their applications at any time;
- verify the status of their application at any time;
- find important information related to the process.

If you have an enquiry about your 'Applicant Profile', please contact the Public Service Commission directly for assistance.

Please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level if applicable; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

There is a questionnaire that is part of this application process. Most questions are in a yes/no format, however, some will require additional details. Provide as much detail as possible to avoid being screened out. Do not copy and paste your resume when answering these questions. Your resume will be used for additional support for the answers you provide.

Communication for this inventory 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 inventory should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.

All communication relating to this inventory, 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.

There will be a security screening process prior to being hired that will include a criminal record check (fingerprinting) and credit check.

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.