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 Experimental Farm Operations Supervisor, the incumbent will:

- Perform field and greenhouse activities (field preparation/seedbed, seeding, tilling) for scientific purposes;
- Participate in maintenance activities of the experimental plots;
- Maintain field equipment: tractors, sprayers, combines and other agricultural and landscape maintenance equipment;
- Operate/maintain vehicles and equipment used for field and landscape maintenance or greenhouse work: light and heavy trucks, tractors, combines, edge cutters, commercial mowers, snow removal equipment;
- Clean and set up premises: workshops, pesticide or fertilizer mixing stations, laboratories;
- Maintain detailed records of activities and inputs for equipment maintenance including spraying activities.

Work environment

The Quebec Research and Development Centre (QRDC) is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada`s network of 20 research centres. The QRDC has a leading expertise in agri-environment and forage crops. Our mission is divided into three axes which are:

- Improving agricultural productivity and sustainability in cold and wet climates;
- Improving environmental performances through field crop systems integrating the use of perennial forage species;
- Reducing environmental impacts to maintain and improve the health of the Canadian agroecosystem.

The QRDC has 3 worksites which are:

Québec/Sainte-Foy: Main building with 66 offices; 34 laboratories and 3 greenhouses.
Saint-Augustin Agronomic Station: 42.8 ha of experimental plots; laboratories and greenhouses.
Normandin Experimental Farm: 145 ha of cultivated land of which approximately 20 ha are experimental plots.

Intent of the process

The short-term need is for a position to be filled in Normandin (Quebec) and in the interim, a position will be to be filled in Saint-Augustin (Quebec).

If you don’t immediately receive a job offer at AAFC, qualified candidates will also be placed in a talent pool to be used for staffing similar permanent or temporary positions in the future. The skill specialization(s), work location, language profile, and security clearance requirements will vary according to the position being staffed.

In addition to permanent staffing, we will also use this inventory when needing to hire experienced public servants who are interested in temporary opportunities such as acting appointments, assignments, or secondments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 training and experience.
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 forage crops).
Experience in operating farm tractors and farm machinery.

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

Education:
Post-secondary education with studies related to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience working in an agricultural research setting.
Experience in repair and preventive maintenance of tractors and farm equipment.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of farm chemicals and their applications.

Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Concern for Safety

Abilities:
Ability to operate and maintain farm and/or mechanical equipment.
Ability to maintain logs and or 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

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to obtain a valid Class “3” 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 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

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

In addition to applying online, you can also submit your application by email by sending your resume to Catherine Clement at (please indicate 22-AGR-QC-EA-STB-008299 in your email).

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.