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Duties
Performs field, greenhouse, growth chamber and forage/hay operations such as preparing soil, seeding, planting, propagating, fertilizing, spraying, maintaining and harvesting a variety of plant material.
Recognizes abnormalities and determines appropriate course of action within the parameters of the program.
Operates a variety of crop/field equipment.
Performs care and maintenance of such things as experimental plots, fences and fields.
Prepares materials such as soil, seed and plants for laboratory analysis, experimentation (for example, cleaning, weighing) and/or haying.
Observes, inspects, measures and collects data covering a wide range of facts/attributes including plant disease, growth, insects, etc., from seeding to harvest or, provides reports or verbal updates.
Selects, grades; collects and/or labels samples, and/or records data as directed.
Operates, cleans, adjusts and generally makes minor repairs to a variety of tools and equipment.
In accordance with research protocols/instructions, participates in setting up trials.
Keeps records and field notes for agronomic activities and inputs to database, provides reports, charts, verbal updates or keeps basic records of activities, inventories and supplies.
Intent of the process
**The position require full-time on-site presence.**
Immediate need: 1 full-time temporary position (duration of approximately 9 months)
A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis.
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.
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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, including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work under variable weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 25kg).
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.
Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory, greenhouse and field environments.
Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.
Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to obtain a Class 1 Saskatchewan driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
A secondary 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 in calibration, operation and maintenance of agricultural/farm equipment, such as tractors, seeders, combines, and sprayers.
Experience in handling and ing agricultural chemical products, such as fertilizers and pesticides.
Experience in working with various crops, such as cereals, oilseeds and pulses.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
Knowledge of soil fertility and nitrogen management.
Knowledge of crop production.
Knowledge of weeds, insects and plant diseases.
Competencies:
Concern for Safety
Initiative
Teamwork
Abilities:
Ability to collect and process crop and soil samples.
Ability to operate and calibrate agricultural/farm equipment.
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
License:
Possession of a valid pesticide applicator’s license.
Possession of a valid, class 1 Saskatchewan driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Experience:
Experience working in an agricultural research setting.
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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