Infestation Control and Sanitation Officer

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Duties

This position is responsible for:
• Developing and maintaining the Canadian Grain Commission reference collection of insects.
• Maintenance and updating of stored-product information on the Canadian Grain Commissions web page.
• Insect imaging for use in creation of digital tools to assist in identification of stored-product insects.
• Training of CGC, other government organizations and industry staff on how to identify stored-product insects.
• Participating in and initiating research projects.
• Maintenance and upkeep of stored-product insect laboratory.
• Presentation of stored-product information for scientific meetings, industry groups, extension meetings and public relation purposes.
• Ensuring data collected from program sources and documentation is accurate and current.

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!

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.

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 Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in entomology or a related discipline (i.e. ecology, agricultural sciences) or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience with morphological examination of insects, including handling, pinning, labelling of specimens.
• Experience planning and conducting entomological research including but not limited to: making observations, preparing data sheets, recording data accurately, analyzing data and interpreting results.
• Experience with insect sampling techniques and using taxonomic keys for identification.
• Experience following protocols for insect sampling, rearing, or care.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of insect biology, morphology and insect identification/preparation/preservation techniques.
• Knowledge of theory and practice of stored-product entomology and integrated pest management.

Competencies:
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Being a Team Player
• Effective Interactive communication
• Analytical Thinking

Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to utilize equipment used to manipulate insects.
• Ability to develop and deliver training and conduct seminars.

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

Education:
• Graduation with a M.Sc. degree from a recognized university with specialization in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent experience working in terminal elevators.
• Experience mentoring and supervising others.
• Experience establishing and maintaining insect colonies.
• Experience contributing to the preparation of research reports and posters.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of terminal elevators and grain handling system in Canada.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required
• Adherence to CGC safety standards and procedures.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Ability and willingness to be exposed to and work with hazardous chemicals and equipment.
• Ability and willingness to wear protective clothing and/or equipment.
• Ability and willingness to maintain standing and/or sitting positions for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Adherence to laboratory safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to move and/or lift Items (up to 20 kg.).

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

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.

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.