Inventory Worker

Reference number : AGR24J-131895-000189

Selection process number : 24-AGR-QC-EA-STB-43626 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Normandin (Québec), Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (Québec)

GL-MAN-05

Indeterminate-seasonal, Term-seasonal

$28.56 to $31.03 per hour

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Closing date : 26 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing within a 150-kilometre radius of Normandin, QC or 50 kilometres of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC, and who are legally authorized to work in Canada.

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.

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.

Please submit your application using one of the following two methods :

1) Send your résumé to : aafc.jobs-Quebec-a

2) Submit your résumé via the GC Jobs platform by selecting Apply Online .

In both cases, your application will be placed on the official list of candidates.

We anticipate a first extraction of applications on April 19, 2024 This is an approximate date, it could be brought forward or postponed as appropriate.

As such, we encourage you to submit your application before this date in order to participate in the first round of evaluations.

Duties

What is your mandate as a farm worker? Provide a service to the various research teams by preparing, establishing, maintaining, and harvesting experimental plots in organic soil fields.

Farm workers have the following responsibilities :

• Perform field and greenhouse activities (field / seedbed preparation, seeding, ploughing) for scientific purposes;
• Participate in maintenance activities of experimental plots;
• Ensure the maintenance of equipment used in the field : tractors, sprayers, combine harvesters and other agricultural and landscaping equipment;
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used for field maintenance or greenhouse work : light and heavy trucks, tractors, combines, string trimmers, commercial mowers, snow removal equipment;
• Cleaning and fitting out premises : workshops, pesticide or fertilizer mixing station, laboratories;

Maintain a detailed record of activities and inputs for equipment maintenance, including spraying activities.

Work environment

The Research and Development Centre of Québec (RDCQ) is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s network of 20 research centres.

The RDCQ has cutting-edge expertise in agri-environment and forage plants. Our mission is divided into three areas :

• Improved agricultural productivity and sustainability in cold and wet climates;
• Improving environmental performance through field cropping systems that incorporate the use of perennial forage species;

Reducing environmental impacts to maintain and improve the health of Canada’s agro-ecosystem.

The RDCQ is made up of three workplaces :

Québec / Sainte-Foy : Main building with 66 offices; 34 laboratories et 3 greenhouses.

Saint-Augustin Agronomic Station : 42,8 ha of experimental plots; laboratoires et greenhouses.

Normandin Experimental Farm : 145 ha of cultivated land, including about 20 ha in experimental plots.

Intent of the process

The intention of the RDC of Québec is to create a pool of qualified candidates at the GL-MAN-05 level in order to plan recruitment for the upcoming summer season (will start May 15th, 2024) at the Normandin Experimental Farm.

A pool of qualified candidates will also be established for the St-Augustin farm for future needs. Successful candidates may also be considered for indeterminate positions at the Normandin farm as well as the St-Augustin farm if opportunities arise.

In the event that a public service employee is found to meet the essential qualifications in this process, that application may be considered for an acting appointment, deployment, assignment or secondment.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

French essential

Experience :

Ex1. Experience in agricultural production (field crops or forages);

Ex2. Experience operating tractors or farm equipment

Knowledge :

K1. Knowledge of agricultural chemicals and their application

Competencies : C1. Adaptability

C1. Adaptability

C2. Teamwork

C3. Concern for safety

Abilities :

A1. Ability to maintain records or files

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

Education :

AE1 : Successful completion of post-secondary education with acceptable specialization in a field related to the position.

Experience :

AEx1. Experience working in an agricultural research environment

AEx2. Experience in preventative maintenance of tractors and farm equipment

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to obtain a valid Class 3 driver's licence to drive truck, trailer or semi-trailer combinations.

Ability and willingness to obtain a pesticide application certificate.

Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoor, cold, heat, dust, noise, and farm manure).

Ability and willingness to tolerate the presence of irritants such as dust, pollen and spores. Known allergies should be controlled with personal protective equipment or medication so as not to interfere with the performance of the duties of the position.

Ability and willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Ability and willingness to perform activities that require physical exertion, such as medium to high difficulty manual work that involves bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 20 kg).

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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW :

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is your responsibility to provide accurate contact information.

Ensure that you provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

You are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of your choice. You are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.