Associate Director - Research, Development and Technology

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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Please help us meet our commitment of providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require assessment accommodations, including assistance with the application process. Additional information on the assessment format(s) (for example: exam, interview) will be provided at each assessment stage.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

We welcome all candidates, including Indigenous Peoples, Black, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community to apply and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Indigenous (Aboriginal*) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Women or Visible Minorities - Black people and other racialized groups).

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Duties

Reporting directly to the Director, Research Development and Technology (RDT), the Associate Director RDT manages day to day activities related to their Centre to contribute to agriculture and agri-food systems within their ecozone and national contexts; manages scientists and other science professionals and support staff; develops and executes, for their Centre, annual business plans, including HR, financial, equipment, and communication plans aligned with the Branch’s strategic and business plans; brokers local and regional collaboration and partnerships; and contributes, under the leadership of the Director RDT, to knowledge and technology transfer activities and to the career development and peer review process for researchers as well as other agricultural science professionals at their Centre of responsibility.

Work environment

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
• The Indigenous Network Circle
• The Managers' Community
• The Persons with Disabilities Network
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
• The Visible Minorities Network
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
• The Young Professional's Network

Intent of the process

The current intent of this process is to staff positions in Ottawa and at the Quebec City Research and Development Centre ( QRDC).

*Anticipatory* - A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be establish to staff identical or similar positions at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada or in the Public Service with various tenures, various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations across Canada.s tenures as well as various linguistic requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative*.

*The employer-approved alternative is an acceptable master’s or bachelor’s degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.

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 leading or managing science-based activities.
Experience in managing human and financial resources.
Experience in providing science management advice to senior management (Director, Director General or above).
Experience in building and maintaining relationships with governments, industry, indigenous communities or academia.

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

EXPERIENCE - ASSET
Experience in operational management at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Experience in implementing or actively participating in workplace wellness initiatives.

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

Various language requirements
Ottawa position: Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC
Quebec position: Bilingual imperative CBB/CBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current and emerging research priorities of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Knowledge of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) partnerships with industry, stakeholders, academia, government and non-government organizations.

COMPETENCIES
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

ABILITIES
Ability to develop and manage material and financial resources to meet program objectives.
Ability to address and resolve operational and human resource issues.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

KNOWLEDGE - ASSET
Knowledge of Canada’s agricultural sector, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Science and Technology Branch (STB), STB organizational structure, strategic science objectives, and/or significant areas of focus.

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

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by workforce adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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.