Working Level Labourer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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

Under the supervision of the Farm Operation Manager:
- Performs field/ greenhouse activities such as field / seedbed preparation, planting, scientific purposes.
- Participates in plot maintenance activities, controlled environmental studies and field-plot experiments.
- Operates hand and power tools and is responsible for the maintenance of greenhouse or field equipment such as tractors, sprayers, combines and various other farm and landscape equipment.
- Operates /maintains vehicles and equipment used in the maintenance of field, grounds maintenance or greenhouse work, such as one or more of the following: light and heavy trucks, tractors, combines, weed eaters, commercial mowers, snow removal equipment, irrigation equipment, forklifts, backhoes, small engines and generators.
- Maintains, sets up, adjusts and makes minor repairs or adjustments to tools and equipment used by self and others.
- Cleans and organizes assigned areas such as working areas such as shops, pesticide or fertilizer mixing locations, laboratories, greenhouses and field.
- Keeps a detailed record of activities and supplies for research or maintenance spraying, watering, mowing, maintenance and harvesting activities for research field and purposes using a variety of electronic/manual methods.

Work environment

The Harrow Research and Development Centre (Harrow RDC) located in Harrow, Ontario was established in 1909. It is one of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) network of 20 research and development centres. AAFC scientists at the Harrow RDC conduct research on field crops, plant breeding, weed science, plant pathology, soil science and entomology. The center supports 5 science strategies, in Horticulture, Greenhouse crops, Agro-Ecosystem Resilience, Oil Seeds, Pulses and Biodiversity and Bio Resources as well as integrated pest management and lead research in crop genomics and biotechnology. The centre also supports research on air, and water quality and plant nutrients. The centre is one of seven sites for AAFC’s Minor Use Pesticide Program where potential pest management trials are conducted in support of Canadian growers and industries.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 permanent position

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.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 in an agricultural field.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in crop production (field or vegetable crops).
Experience in operating farm tractors and farm machinery.
Experience in repair and preventive maintenance of tractors, attachments and farm equipment.

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

EXPERIENCE
Experience in field crop agricultural research.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of farm chemicals and their applications.
Knowledge of methods for seed bed preparation, methods to control weeds and incorporate crop residues in field crop production.
Knowledge in repair and preventative maintenance of tractors, and farm equipment.
Knowledge of the safety rules related to farming operations.

COMPETENCIES
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Concern for Safety

ABILITIES
Ability to operate, maintain and repair farm or mechanical equipment.
Ability to maintain logs and records.

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 obtain a valid Class “A” type driver’s license for Stake truck & trailer combinations.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a valid Pesticide Applicators Certificate.
• Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise) with exposure to animal manure).
• Ability and willingness to tolerate the presence of irritants such as dust, pollen and spores.
• Known allergies must be controlled through use of protective mask and/or medication and must not impinge on tasks to be performed.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects. (up to 25kg).
• The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status prior to the date of your appointment unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation.  

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).


On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. The details can be found on this site: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation. The Policy can be found on this site: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

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.