Agrometeorologist

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Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Duties

The successful candidate will develop experimental research projects in support of understanding atmospheric-surface interactions as they relate to agricultural practices on the micro- to meso-scales, such as the impacts of agriculture on climate, and the increasing variability of weather on agriculture. As part of the overall program, the incumbent will support established meteorological monitoring and the meteorological / climatological research requirements of researchers requiring specific ancillary data, and its analysis, in support of research projects in agronomy and plant breeding.

Intent of the process

To staff one position indeterminately.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures as well as various linguistic requirements.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, agrometeorology, meteorology, atmospheric science, atmospheric physics, physical geography, or other natural science related discipline associated with the position.

IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting field research experiments related to at least two of the following areas:
o Weather
o Climate
o Air quality
o Micrometeorology.

Experience in the analysis of atmospheric data.

Experience in authoring scientific publications such as refereed journal articles, technical reports, or expert reports for governmental or non-governmental agencies.

Experiencing working within a multi-disciplinary research organization.

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

Graduation with an acceptable post-graduate degree with a specialization in agrometeorology, meteorology, atmospheric science, atmospheric physics, physical geography, or other natural science related discipline associated with the position.

Degree equivalency

ECCC Meteorologist Occupational Training Program

Experience in writing research proposals.
Experience using dispersion models.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of linkages between agriculture and climate change.
Knowledge of atmosphere/plant/soil interactions.
Knowledge of the observation of atmospheric variables.
Knowledge of atmospheric physics.
Knowledge of statistics.

Adaptability
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Relationship Building

Ability to organize complex datasets
Ability to research across multiple inter-related disciplines
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

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

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s license
Ability and willingness to work overtime/ flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and medication without impinging on the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as required for field studies, liaison with industry and academia, and attendance at scientific or technical meetings.
Ability and willingness to work under challenging conditions (e.g., temperature extremes in the field).

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

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

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

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.

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).

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.