Job Opportunities in Canada

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network.
• The Indigenous Network Circle.
• The Managers' Community.
• The Persons with Disabilities Network.
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training.
• The Visible Minorities Network.
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network.
• The Young Professional's Network.

EDUCATION:

• Graduation with a Master or Ph.D degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in agriculture or in a related science.

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).

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in soil science and plant science lab and field research activities.
• Experience in writing reports and academic publications including data analysis.
• Experience in chemistry lab and in collection and processing soil and plant samples.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:

• Greenhouse research experience in plant science.
• Experience with C/N Auto-Analyzers for C and N analysis in liquid and solid (soil and plant) samples.
• Experience in project management, including budget and human resource.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of isotopic labelling approaches

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of soil science and plant science in related to soil quality.
• Knowledge of soil carbon (C) cycling, C labelling approaches, and modelling C dynamics in plant and soil systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis and corresponding software.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
• Interactive communication
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork

ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently with multi-team members.
• Ability to make observations and collect data in soil chemistry lab and field.
• Ability to prepare reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

• Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
• Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
• Depth, breadth, and type of work-specific experience.
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

You must provide proof of your educational credentials.

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

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information."

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).