Program Manager, Infestation Control & Sanitation

Update: AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Are you looking for a work environment where your knowledge, ideas, and professional opinions are valued? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team? Apply!

Come work in an organization that is passionate about helping the Canadian grain sector produce the best grain in the world. We are one of the few Government of Canada departments headquartered outside of Ottawa. In Winnipeg, you can enjoy all of the benefits of working in one of Canada’s largest cities, but with a small town feel thanks to our prairie hospitality!

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal department responsible to ensure the integrity and marketability 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 agricultural 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. 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 one (1) indeterminate position.

A pool may be created to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles and tenures (indeterminate, specified term, acting, deployment, secondment).

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)

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in entomology or invertebrate zoology.

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience performing experiments with insects.
• Experience managing an inspection or monitoring program.
• Experience controlling or eradicating insect pests.
• Experience synthesizing program information and data to support policy development and/or research.
• Experience utilizing software for data collection/analysis, report writing and scientific equipment use.
• Recent* experience managing human and financial resources**.

*Recent experience is defined as within the last 2 years.

**In demonstrating “management of human resources” candidates must show that they have experience in at least three (3) of the following human resources management responsibilities: developing or implementing staffing activities; developing or implementing training plans; setting goals or objectives; monitoring performance; providing feedback; establishing workloads; allocating resources; taking disciplinary actions.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable documents and publications.
• Knowledge of the Canadian commercial grain handling system and equipment used.
• Knowledge of stored product insect pest taxonomy, biology, ecology and control measures.
• Knowledge of Acts and Regulations associated with grain infestation and sanitation issues.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Being a Team Player
• Adaptability
• Managing People

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

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working in grain storage or handling.
• Experience working with phytosanitary issues associated with grains.
• Experience with the interpretation and the administration of relevant Health and Safety legislation / regulations / policies and collective agreements.
• Experience working with officials in government, the agriculture industry or producers.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
• Presentation Skills
• Commitment to quality
• Relationship and network building
• Managerial Courage
• Project Management

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
• Membership in one of the designated Employment Equity groups.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Availability and willingness to travel.
• Availability and willingness to work overtime, as required.
• Availability and willingness to work in an industrial environment with exposure to grain dust and soil, and to outdoor working conditions. Known allergies must be controlled through the use of dust masks and/or medication, and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.

Conditions of employment

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 drivers’ license.

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

In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered. Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES WHICH DEMONSTRATE, how they meet the education requirement and the experience actors listed in the essential qualifications and other qualifications. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.

Receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates successful in the screening process will be contacted. Depending on the requirements of the position being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of screening.

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.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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.