Grain Inspector

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Duties

This Grain Inspector position will be responsible for: Grading Harvest Sample Program and breeder samples, preparing samples for research projects, working within the Inspection Standards unit to support the grading system and participate in the modernization of the grading system (including standards prints and the Official Grain Grading Guide).

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one (1) full-time indeterminate position in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

This process will be used for this position only. Qualifying on this process does not confirm that a candidate has met the requirements of the PI-CGC-03 Shipping Inspector.

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:
• A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Recent and significant grain grading experience.

Recent is defined as experience approximately acquired within the last two (2) years.
Significant is defined as:
1. The depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related grain inspection activities.
2. More than 2 years of grain grading experience with a grain company, private inspection company or as a Grain Inspector with the Canadian Grain Commission.

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

Education:
• A degree, applied degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. college, CEGEP, university) in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in the operation of grain elevators and their sampling systems
• Experience organizing and conducting meetings.
• Experience leading a project team and/or committee.
• Significant experience with the use of standard business related computer software applications (word processing, spreadsheet and database).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Proficient knowledge of the Canadian Grain Commission, its structure and policies.
• Proficient knowledge of the Canada Grain Act and Canada Grain Regulations.
• Operational knowledge of the Official Grain Grading Guide and the effects of grading factors on end uses quality of cereal grains, oilseeds, and pulses.

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

Ability:
• Ability to grade all (20) grains as defined by the Canada Grain Regulations at the proficient level.

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

Operational Requirements:
• Ability and willingness to be exposed to grain dust / soil, and to outdoor conditions in an industrial environment. Known allergies 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 obtain and maintain, in good standing, the appropriate security level clearance for access to any work related site.
• Ability and willingness to lift grain samples (up to 20 kg), to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as required, including on short notice.
• Ability and willingness to work in and around moving equipment in an indoor/outdoor industrial environment.

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 valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to lift grain samples (up to 20 kg), to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Ability and willingness to be exposed to grain dust / soil, and to outdoor conditions in an industrial environment. Known allergies 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 overtime, as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as required, including on short notice.
• Ability and willingness to work in and around moving equipment in an indoor/outdoor industrial environment, as required
• Ability and willingness to adhere to CGC and industry safety standards and procedures.

Candidates must meet all of the applicable Conditions of Employment at the time of appointment and throughout their period of employment.

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 factors 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.

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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.