Start a career with AAFC! - Entry level positions for persons with disabilities.

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

► ► ► In order to self-declare, please check off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section. Select option 3 – “I wish to complete the self-declaration form for Employment Equity Groups”. In the next screen, please ensure that you select option 1 - “for collection purposes to be considered for this job opportunity where belonging to one of the targeted Employment Equity groups is a condition for eligibility”. ◄◄◄

AAFC will be using a cloud-based recruitment platform, VidCruiter, for assessments related to this process. VidCruiter is an accessible platform that is compatible with screen readers and has closed captioning capabilities. If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any step of the assessment process, you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the application or evaluation process, please contact the Collaborative Staffing team at: .
This selection process is open to individuals who self-declare as belonging to the following Employment Equity group: Persons with Disabilities. Only those applicants who indicate in their application that they are members of this Employment Equity group will be considered.

Duties

We offer a variety of employment opportunities for programs and administrative positions across our Organization. We believe the duties performed by our employees encompass far more than routine requirements and that every employee plays a key role in the success of AAFC.
Areas of work that may be staffed using this process may include but are not limited to:
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Program Delivery
- Information Management
And many more!

Work environment

At AAFC, we strive to create an environment where diversity and inclusion are at the forefront. We believe our organization is most effective when it reflects the Canadian populations it serves. We value the unique talents and experiences of all employees.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, AAFC has several diversity and inclusion networks, dedicated to ensuring that we continue to grow as an inclusive, respectful and diverse workplace. Regardless of whether you are a member of the diversity groups, all employees are welcomed to join the Networks and participate in their activities and events.

Supports specific to persons with disabilities include:
-The Persons with Disabilities Network (PwDN): a safe space to share experiences, obtain support and drive culture change. It strives to actively promote disability inclusion by identifying barriers, raising awareness, and supporting government initiatives that promote accessibility confidence. The PwDN helps transform AAFC's workplace culture, policies and programs towards an accessibility-first mindset.
-The Accessibility Passport: a new Government of Canada tool being introduced to all departments that keeps track of what accommodations you need. It is a document you can update as needed and fully owned by the employee (you choose who has access to it). The purpose of this tool is to avoid the need to renegotiate workplace accommodations with new managers or when changing jobs within the government.

AAFC employees are given the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential through various programs and training. By providing flexible work arrangements and appropriate accommodations, all employees are able to continually thrive within our organization. AAFC offers an excellent work-life balance with competitive salary, generous vacation, paid leave for family and health, comprehensive benefits, and an attractive pension plan.

AAFC has begun its Transition Plan to Hybrid Work. Many employees are currently required to report to an AAFC office building at least once a week. Gradually, by April 1, 2023, employees will be required to work from the office at least two days a week and will have the option to telework the rest of the week, subject to operational requirements. Exceptions to this requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

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This selection process will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies. Full-time permanent and temporary positions may be staffed using this process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies within AAFC.

Additional qualifications may be required by the hiring manager(s). Applicants will be provided the opportunity to submit information or be assessed in relation to any additional qualifications that may be applied.

This selection process may also be used to hire public servants who are interested in temporary opportunities such as acting appointments, assignments, or secondments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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

Various language requirements
This process will be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles, including:
English essential
French essential
Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative - CBC/CBC

For bilingual positions, you must be able to work in English AND in French (Reading, Writing and Oral proficiency).
If you aren't sure what the bilingual language profiles mean, click on the link below!

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Education:
✔ A secondary school diploma (high school) or an *acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

*Acceptable combination must be related to administrative services and/or program delivery and can be obtained through the private sector, community work, volunteer work, self-employment or other.

Degree equivalency

For the EXPERIENCE requirements, we are looking for experience:
✔ Experience in providing support in one or more of the following areas: administrative services, client services, programs services, community services, retail services, financial services, clerical services or other.

The following COMPETENCIES are also required for these positions and you will be assessed for them at a later date:
✔ Demonstrating integrity and respect
✔ Thinking things through
✔ Working effectively with others
✔ Showing initiative and being action-oriented
✔ Attention to detail
✔ Written communication

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

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection will be limited to the following Employment Equity group: Persons with Disabilities.

To learn more about employment equity, click on the link below.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or Secret security clearance

Other information

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY

► Step 1: Once you click "Apply Now," the first step of the process will involve completing your application.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT...
Below, we've outlined what you can expect for the assessment phase. Our assessment is designed to make sure that this position is the right fit for you, which is important for your job satisfaction as well as the success of our organization.

► Step 2: You will be asked to complete an exam assessing the COMPETENCIES. It will be completed through the online hiring platform VidCruiter. This online exam includes 64 multiple choice questions and one written response. You will have an established period of time to complete the exam at a time that works best for you. You will be given the opportunity to request accommodations when you receive the invitation to complete this step in the process.

► Step 3: If you successfully complete step 2 of the process, you will be invited to pre-recorded assessment in VidCruiter. This assessment will assess whether you meet the experience requirements.

► Step 4: Should you successfully complete step 3 of the process, you will be invited to answer a series of questions in order to gather information regarding other qualifications. These questions must be completed in the VidCruiter platform and you will be given one week to provide your written response.

► Step 5: Second language evaluation (SLE) tests will be administered for positions that have a Bilingual LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT.
• If you have valid results, you will be asked to provide them to us.
• If you need to be retested (reading, writing or oral) you will be contacted to make arrangements.
• If you have never had a SLE test done, you will be scheduled for the reading and writing tests first. If you are successful on the reading and writing AND meet all other essential criteria for our process, you will then be scheduled for an oral evaluation.

Additional information for the SLE test including format, duration/length, and delivery method will be provided to you when your test is being scheduled.

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply through the "Apply online" link below. Should you have any questions about the application process, feel free to contact us at the Contact Information listed below.

Communication throughout this process will be done by e-mail and/or via your Public Service jobs account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. Communications may also be sent by . Your email provider may send this to your junk folder, therefore we encourage you to monitor your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any critical communications for this selection process. It is your responsibility to regularly check your e-mail and jobs account for communications regarding this selection process. Should we contact you and you fail to reply within the designated time frames, your application will not be given further considered.

Persons are entitled to participate in the 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.