New position available in Makkovik- Inuit Food Systems Research Technician

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Duties

The Inuit Food Systems Research Technician will help advance the goals of the project “Supporting Makkovimiut Food Systems”, a partnership project between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Inuit Community of Makkovik (Nunatsiavut). This co-developed project focuses on composting, northern vegetable growing, and bakeapple (appik) as interconnected parts of food systems in Makkovik.

Your work will draw on your in-depth community experience and knowledge of composting, gardening and berry harvesting in Inuit communities, to assist and conduct research and community outreach on these topics. You will be working alongside a diverse team, including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientists, research technicians, and students; Makkovik Inuit Community Government; Elders; youth; and community growers. Your work may also include opportunities for travel to other parts of Labrador, for work and training related to food systems research.

Work environment

This position is based in the Inuit Community of Makkovik, in the self-governing Inuit region of Nunatsiavut. Work locations will include a home office setting, as well as composting, cultivation and bakeapple locations in and around Makkovik. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing accommodation, and must have access to a vehicle for travel purposes within Makkovik.

The position is affiliated with the St. John’s Research and Development Centre, a leader in the research, development and technology transfer of agricultural innovations that support sustainable and productive boreal-northern primary production, with a special emphasis on Newfoundland and Labrador.

AAFC is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace. Indigenous-specific supports at AAFC include the Indigenous Network Circle (INC), which provides a forum where Indigenous employees can come together as one in a safe, judgment-free circle to learn, listen, contribute, network and provide guidance. For more information on the INC: .

If you have any questions about this position, please communicate with Erica Oberndorfer: .

Intent of the process

Immediate Need: 1 full-time three-year term (sunset) position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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, a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission’s high school diploma alternative test, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to Inuit food systems or research. Education, training or experience can be obtained in various ways, including community work, volunteer work, employment, or personal experience in gardening and harvesting.

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 with composting, vegetable and fruit growing, and berry harvesting in Nunatsiavut.
-Experience with collecting samples (e.g., soil samples, plant samples) and using monitoring equipment (e.g., temperature readings, moisture readings, photo monitoring).

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS):
-Experience with vegetable and fruit growing techniques (e.g., backyard gardens, raised beds, greenhouse growing) specific to environmental conditions in the Inuit Community of Makkovik.
-Experience working with Inuit governments (e.g., Makkovik Inuit Community Government, Nunatsiavut Government) or Inuit community groups in Makkovik.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

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

ORGANIZATONAL NEED:
The Government of Canada is committed to achieving a representative Federal Public Service in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area that is reflective of the Inuit population residing in the area. Qualified applicants identifying as Inuit enrolled under the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement will be given preference for jobs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability to access local transportation within Makkovik.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through use of personal protective equipment and/or medication, as need to perform duties.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and on weekends, as needed seasonally or for community outreach.
With appropriate safety precautions in place:
Ability and willingness to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to do field work, including bending to weed, lifting project materials (e.g., bags of soil, composting materials, etc.).

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, 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.

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:
i) a job located in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area where Labrador Inuit will be appointed first.
ii) a job located in Nunavut where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

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.