Grain Inspector Developmental Program - Grain Inspector Trainee

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is committed to conducting inclusive and barrier-free staffing processes, if you have a functional limitation or a disability that may impact your performance at any steps of the process, such as when submitting your application online, completing an exam or a written exercise and/or participating in an interview, you may request an accommodation.

Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed, and to allow candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities.

Should you be invited to participate in an exam, a written exercise, or an interview, you will receive an e-mail including additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation.

All information received will be kept confidential.

If you require accommodation, support in completing and submitting your application, or if you are unable to apply online, please make your request as soon as possible to the address listed below under "Contact information" prior to the closing date of this employment opportunity.

Duties

The Grain Inspector Development Program (GIDP) is a unique program, developed and delivered by the CGC that trains individuals to qualify as a working level Grain Inspector. Over up to 4 years, Grain Inspector Trainees will work a modular curriculum of class work and practical, hands-on working practicum at busy Canadian ports.

Grain Inspector Trainees will learn to :

- perform preliminary inspection and analysis of grain samples;
- grade grain samples;
- draw representative grain samples;
- determine the protein content of wheat;
- maintain records of inspection data;
- inspect equipment;
- perform other related duties as assigned.

Grain Inspector Trainees will be expected to develop the required technical and behavioral competencies within the 4-year program as they progress from Trainee (PI-CGC-01) to Intermediate (PI-CGC-02) to full working-level Grain Inspector (PI-CGC-03).

Trainees will receive constant monitoring and feedback so individuals may be promoted to the next level as they successfully demonstrate the program’s competency standards and expectations. Trainee progress and success will be dependent on the individual’s own effort and capacity to learn the required competencies rather than a pre-determined schedule; the program may be completed in less than 4 years.

Trainees will be on probation for the duration of the development program and may be released at any time for failure to meet program expectations and demonstrate the required technical/behavioural competencies. Successful completion of all GIDP components will be a condition of employment for all participants upon acceptance of a Grain Inspector trainee position.

Grain Inspector Trainees will work in a heavy industrial environment with exposure to moving railcars, automated equipment, dust, noise, bird excrement, heights and rodents. Employees must use personal protective equipment (supplied) as required for safety purposes. Any known allergies must be controlled through the use of masks and/or medication and must not impinge on the trainee’s ability to perform the job.

Intent of the process

We have two (2) permanent (indeterminate) positions to be filled each in Thunder Bay, Baie-Comeau, Québec and one (1) in Hamilton. We also have 10 permanent (indeterminate) positions to be filled in Montréal.

This inventory may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions, at the same group and level, with various security requirements, various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, casual employment, part-time worker, assignment and secondment) and with various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
- Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in the agricultural industry.

- Experience with grading grain.

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

Various language requirements
English essential for positions in Hamilton and Thunder Bay.
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB for positions in Montréal and Québec.
Bilingual imperative BAA/BAA in Baie-Comeau.

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

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

ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Reasoning skills and judgement.
- *Ability to differentiate items according to color, size and shape.

* The job of Grain Inspection consists of differentiating the colors, size and shape of the grains. Should you believe you have an inability to see the difference between certain colors or a color vision deficiency that can interfere with the job duties, we encourage you to contact us at the address email below. You may need to consult a specialist such as an ophthalmologist.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Successful completion of the development program to the full working level of Grain Inspector (PI-CGC- 03) within the maximum of the four (4) year probationary period (seasonal employment excepted).
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain, in good standing, the appropriate security level clearance for access to any work related site.
- Valid driver's license OR personal mobility in the time and manner normally associated with possession and use of a valid driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to lift grain samples (up to 20 kg), to climb ladders and work at heights.
- Ability and willingness to be exposed to grain dust / soil, and to outdoor conditions in an industrial environment. Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication, and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime FREQUENTLY, as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel, FREQUENTLY as required, including on short notice.
- Ability and willingness to work in and around moving equipment in an indoor/outdoor industrial environment.
- Ability and willingness to adhere to CGC and industry safety standards and procedures.

Candidates must meet all of the applicable Conditions of Employment at the time of appointment and throughout their period of employment.

Tests

Public Service Entrance Exam UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This exam consists of two sub-tests: the Test of Reasoning and the Test of Judgement. While all applicants are asked to take the first sub-test, you will only be invited to take the second sub-test if additional information is required to complete the assessment. You will have 90 minutes to complete the Test of Reasoning and 75 minutes to complete the Test of Judgement (if required). You must complete the test(s) before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Unsupervised Internet Test

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail. Candidates MUST check their email. Watch your junk/spam mailbox in your email to ensure you don't miss an email.

APPLICATIONS

It is recommended that you periodically update your application for the assessment process to ensure all your experience is captured.

Applications within this inventory are valid for a period of 365 days (1 year). Before the expiry of this refresh period, you will be required to resubmit your application in order to ensure your continued consideration for this selection process. You will be notified 30 days before the expiration of the refresh period in order to provide you with the opportunity to resubmit your application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Proof of your education credential(s) and Canadian Citizenship or permanent residence will be required. Education* and Citizenship or permanent residence MUST have been acquired at the time of application.

*Education outside Canada: It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they have their certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Qualifications indicated on this advertisement may be assessed and/or validated throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application. This includes any correspondence (written or oral) with Human Resources and Management.

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools.

Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score, top-down approach or random selection may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

TRAVEL

Please note that in order to proceed with assessments, candidates may be required to travel to the closest assessment location (such as IRB Regional Offices or other assessment centres).

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

Federal Public Servants’ travel will be covered in accordance with the National Joint Council’s Travel Directive.

RELOCATION

All newly appointed employees other than EX appointees to the Federal public service, who accept an indeterminate or term position of at least one year, will be relocated under the Initial Appointees Relocation Program.

The Initial Appointees Relocation Program provides newly appointed employees with the sum of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000), subject to certain provisions.

For more information on the Initial Appointees Relocation Program please visit the following website: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/tbm_113/iairp-prinefp-eng.asp

Federal Public Servants who accept a position will be relocated under the National Joint Council Relocation Directive.

For more information on the Relocation Directive please visit the following website: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d6/en

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.

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