Associate Director - Research, Development and Technology

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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. These duties require regular and frequent on-site presence of at least 3 days per week.

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 immediate need is to staff one position in the Agassiz Research and Development Centre (ARDC), British Columbia. The duties of the position require regular and frequent on-site presence of at least 3 days per week.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill identical or similar positions within the Federal Public Service with various tenures, linguistic requirements, security requirements, conditions of employment, and in various locations across Canada.

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:
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
An acceptable master’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 perform research of doctoral degree caliber.

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 briefing and providing science management advice to senior leadership (E,g, Director, Director General, Vice-President or above).

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience in operational management at an agricultural or natural resources-based research facility.
Experience in leading committees related to workplace governance and wellness.
Experience in building and maintaining relationships with governments, industry, Indigenous communities or academia.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of current and emerging research priorities of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Knowledge of the Agriculture and Agri-Food stakeholders, (E.g. academia, government and non-government organizations) involved in agricultural science ecosystem in Canada.

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)

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 class 5 British Columbia driver’s license or other provincial/territorial equivalency.

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

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.

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.