WCOP Program Officer (Entry Level)

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Duties

• Developmental position – Weighing Services Development Program (TI-02-WOCP Program Officer to TI-04-Quantity Assurance Specialist)
• Enforce Canadian Grain Commission Legislation, Policies and Directives related to support for Official Weighing*.
• Work as a collaborative team member.
• Communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide training and technical support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and information / performance criteria to industry clients.
• Conduct Weighing Services audits at terminal elevators.
• Inspect and certify all weighing systems used to weigh grain at terminal elevators pursuant to the Weights & Measures act and the Canadian Grain Commission regulations and requirements.
• Validate all weighing documentation and records provided by terminal elevator clients to ensure accurate Certificate Final weight related information.
• Investigate potential weight related discrepancies.
• Processing weight records and documentation including entry into the Weighing Services record information management system and database for the purpose of reporting, storing, extracting and comparing of information.

*"Official Weighing" means the weighing of grain under the supervision of a person authorized by the Commission or in a manner authorized by the Commission.

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 (1) one indeterminate position within the Weighing Services Development Program (WSDP).

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Recent* and significant** experience in providing service to clients by telephone, in person or in writing.
- Recent* and significant** experience in using word processing, spreadsheets, database software and an electronic mail system.

*Recent is defined as within the last three (3) years.
**Significant refers to a minimum period of one (1) year.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding, and application to apply legislation, policy and procedures.

Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Being a Team Player
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Commitment to Quality
- Building Trust Through Integrity
- Initiative

Abilities:
- Ability to analyze/solve mathematical/statistical problems.
- Ability to make observations, collect, and record data accurately.
- Ability to perform work tasks under minimal supervision.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to accurately synthesize information.
- Ability to problem solve.

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

Education:
- Degree, applied degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. college, CEGEP, university) relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. sciences, electrical, electronics, mechanical, instrumentation technology).

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
- Previous or current designation of inspector the Measurement Canada accreditation program.
- Previous or current accreditation under Measurement Canada accreditation program pursuant to the Weights and Measures Act.
- Certificate in ISO9001:2008 'Lead auditor' or ISO9001:2015 'Lead auditor'.
- Certificate in Project Management.
- Other training or certifications in relation to: 1) record keeping; 2) note keeping; 3) traceability in processes and records; 4) auditing methods, approaches and / or techniques (such as interviewing / assessing); 5) performing tests of controls; 6) map risks associated to organization, process, or function.

Experience:
- Experience working in the grain industry.
- Experience in the operation of grain elevators and/or bulk weighing systems.
- Recent* experience working at the Canadian Grain Commission.
- Significant** experience with the use of standard business related computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheets and databases).
- Recent* and significant** experience conducting investigations, analyzing data and making recommendations.
- Recent* and significant** experience working within an ISO9001:2008 and or ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.
- Recent* and significant** experience in writing summary reports of data.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience working in the weighing/measuring industries, electronics industry or familiarity with systems, components or instruments used in Industrial Control System (ICS) and Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS).
- Experience being a representative on a project or committee, in a key role.
- Advanced experience using analytical and statistical software (ex: Microsoft Excel, Cross-platform Reporting Software, SQL Server Reporting Service).

*Recent is defined as the last three (3) years
**Significant for a minimum period of one (1) year.

Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of analytical and statistical software e.g. MS-Excel.
- Knowledge of a Quality Management System.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

As this position's primary focus is on development, ongoing participation and successful completion of required courses/modules and evaluations*** are required to qualify for the indeterminate full working level of Quantity Assurance Specialist (TI-04). This includes successful completion of 3 separate final assessments:
- External Lead Auditor course assessment
- All Measurement Canada required assessments and practicums to receive “designation of inspector” for the purposes of enforcement of the weights and Measures Act
- Canadian Grain Commission Weighing Services internal assessment

***Weighing Services Learning Training and Development Program – Within established timelines

- 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, availability, and willingness to use personal, rental or CGC fleet vehicle in the performance of duties;
- Ability, availability and willingness to work overtime, FREQUENTLY and as required, often on short notice;
- Ability, availability and willingness to work shifts characterized by irregular hours (e.g., nights, weekends, statutory holidays) or be on standby on a 24/7 basis as required;
- Ability, availability and willingness to FREQUENTLY travel as required, often on short notice, including travel to industrial third party worksites, for extended periods regionally, nationally and at times internationally using all modes of transportation;
- Ability and willingness to be exposed to continual high levels of grain dust / soil / other related irritants (i.e. Sulphur, coal, wood pellets / chips), and to outdoor conditions in an industrial environment. Known allergies and/or environmental sensitivities 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 an industrial environment under physically demanding conditions (indoor and outdoor);
- Ability and willingness to wear appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment;
- Ability and willingness to adhere to safety standards and procedures;
- Ability and willingness to move and lift items up to 20 kg (ex. Inspector weight kit).
- Ability and willingness to climb ladders and work, occasionally, at heights above 3 meters and/or within close quarters in grain handling facilities or vessels;
- Ability and willingness to maintain standing and / or sitting positions for extended periods of time.
-Ability and willingness to analyze data at a computer terminal and review video/data clips for extended periods of time.

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

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.

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 such as SPAM).

Candidates will be asked, as per the application process, to answer screening questions for each essential and other criteria (education and experience). Candidates will have to provide specific examples, for each screening question demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria.

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.

The ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications and/or may be invoked at any time of the selection process. 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.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individuals experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
- Matching of the individuals 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.

Confirmation of receipt of applications will not be sent by the 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.