Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada awaits your expertise as a Storesperson!

Update: UPDATE: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to August 2, 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time. / MISE À JOUR: Veuillez noter que ce processus de sélection a été modifié pour prolonger la date de clôture jusqu'au INSÉRER DATE – 23h59, heure du pacifique.

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

Who are we?

The London Research and Development Centre (London RDC) located in London, ON was established in 1951. It is one of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) network of 20 research and development centres. The research side conducts research in the areas of air, water and soil, development of sustainable and profitable crop production systems for field crops and integrated pest management in the heart of one of the most intensive, diverse and productive agri-food regions in Canada.


Why should you consider AAFC as your next career stepping-stone?

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (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).

AAFC has 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

Duties

The Storesperson manages and supervises a multi-function warehouse and supplies services to the London RDC personnel for purchasing, receiving, shipping, storage, surplus, management and distribution of requested materials; fleet management; and, the supervision of staff and coordination of warehouse office activities.

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, 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.

At AAFC, we take pride in what we do. We are an organization dedicated to serving the public. We are here to provide support to both our clients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering high quality service and are dedicated to making continual efforts to improve our services.

We are located in London, Ontario and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Intent of the process

The need is to staff one full-time determinate position with the possibility to extend or to staff one full-time indeterminate 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.

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.

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 working in a stores or warehouse environment.
Experience in supervising employees.
Experience maintaining supply inventory.
Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent and web browsers.

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

Experience:
Experience in using a computerized inventory management system (for example, SAP).
Experience in managing an employer assigned credit card.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Knowledge:
Knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures.
Knowledge of WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
Knowledge of an inventory system for chemicals (for example, CISPRO).

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

Conditions of Employment:
The incumbent of this position is required to work on-site, as such, work from home is not an option for this position. The position is located at the London RDC at 1391 Sandford Street, London, Ontario. As part of the duties, the incumbent will occasionally be required to travel and work on-site at the Vineland location, located at 4902 Victoria Avenue, Vineland Station.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, footwear and clothing.
Ability and willingness to work under variable environmental/weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to handle hazardous materials.
Ability and willingness to lift materials up to 20 kg.
Ability and willingness to undertake training related to the duties of the position.

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.