About the position
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Duties
Works closely with researchers to plan and implement experimental designs.
Advises on land allocation based on availability, history and scientific requirements
Prioritizes, coordinates and assigns work to subordinates based on scientific requirements and availability of labour and equipment.
Directs and coordinates field activities such as the planting, maintaining, harvesting and irrigation of research plots and rotation lands.
Coordinates equipment and labour with counterparts in complementary programs to optimize the management of fieldwork and equipment usage.
Maintains chemical, seed and fertilizer inventories; coordinates bulk purchases of pesticides, fertilizers and seed; is responsible for the sale of harvested crops.
Responsible for maintaining up-to-date records of agricultural chemicals in Agri-CH database.
Maintains up-to-date records of soil, crop, pesticide and fertilizer data for research plots and rotation lands.
Evaluate employee performance.
Intent of the process
This process aims to fill one (1) full time permanent position.
A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, they may be considered for acting, deployment, indeterminate, assignment or secondment opportunities.
Positions to be filled
1
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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 also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.
Conditions of Employment:
Security : Reliability
Possession of a valid, class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required, including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work with chemicals, pesticides and other hazardous substances.
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 30kg)
Ability and willingness to work under variable weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and this must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
A secondary school (high school) diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials.
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).
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience:
Experience working in a modern agricultural research environment.
Experience in the application of field husbandry technologies to cereal, oilseed or pulse crop production, or the development of new cultivars.
Experience in the calibration, operation and adjustment of farm machinery or specialized plot equipment.
Experience in the application of methods and procedures for collecting and processing soil or plant samples.
Experience in the use of computer software for data storage and manipulation.
Experience managing staff, including setting priorities and functionally supervising staff to carry out field research priorities.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
Knowledge of field plot layout and design, and field research operations related to crop research.
Knowledge of the proper handling, application, and storage of fertilizers and pesticides.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures used to analyze plant or soil samples.
Abilities:
Ability to operate, adjust, and calibrate various farm machinery or specialized field plot equipment, as well as instruct others in their proper use.
Ability to recognize crop symptoms related to pest and nutrient deficiency problems.
Ability to organize, coordinate and supervise staff.
Competencies:
Concern for Safety
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Planning & Organizing
Teamwork
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.
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May be applied / assessed at a later date
Education:
Successful completion of post-secondary courses in agronomy, biology, or plant breeding.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
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 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.
Learn more about employment equity.
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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Name: Amanda Leblanc - Team Lead, Staffing Operations
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