Job Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch


Agassiz (British Columbia)


GL-MAN-09 (B2) - with B2 supervisory differential, 6.5%


$33.84 to $36.79 per hour
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Closing date: 2 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Important messages

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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


Why work at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada?

Work-life balance Employee benefits Supplementary medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and statutory holidays Pension plan Guaranteed full-time working hours - 40-hour week! Opportunity to develop and apply for internal positions throughout the public service


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Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Interested in this opportunity? Click "Apply online" to submit your application. If you don't have an active account, you will need to create one.



Step 2: Revise your application by providing the requested information and submit your application before the closing date.



Step 3: We will contact you within a reasonable period of time for further evaluation. Stay tuned and check your e-mail regularly.



Please note that communications relating to this process will be sent by e-mail. Applicants should monitor their inboxes regularly, including their junk/spam folders.



We want you to succeed! We aim to identify qualified individuals through a fair assessment of their abilities. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers without altering the criteria being assessed, so that each person can make the most of their abilities. Assessment accommodations at a glance: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/the-basics-of-assessment-accommodation.html

Duties

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Your mandate as a Farm Operations Supervisor:



Supervise and perform activities for maintenance of plantings and research plants in the greenhouse related to scientific programs. Plan and implement work activities including pruning, greenhouse preparation, planting, spraying, pest management and irrigation work. Monitor and identify problems in greenhouse operations and discuss concerns with researchers and/or technical staff responsible for the experiments or projects. Explain work procedures, set schedules and assign tasks to skilled and unskilled labourers and instruct and monitor the work of casual workers. Inspect all greenhouse equipment and greenhouse facilities to ensure they are clean and in good working condition.

Work environment

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The Agassiz Research and Development Centre (Agassiz RDC) located in Agassiz, British Columbia was established in 1886 by the Government of Canada under The Experimental Farm Station Act. It is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) network of 20 research and development centres.




Agassiz RDC is the lead centre in Canada for integrated research on peri-urban agriculture. Research focuses on developing intensive yet sustainable horticultural and forage management systems that are integrated within a peri-urban environment. The centre focuses its research activities in the following four broad strategic areas: soil health management, innovative crop production systems, integrated pest management and biodiversity enhancement.



Agassiz RDC is one of seven sites where field trials dealing with the testing of sustainable pest management tools and technologies are conducted for AAFC's Minor Use Pesticide Program.

Intent of the process

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The intent of this process is to staff a position at the GL-MAN-09 group and level on an indeterminate basis at the Agassiz Research and Development Centre.



Please note that this position requires on-site presence in Agassiz (British Columbia).



A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be created to fill similar or identical full-time 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, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled:

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Information you must provide

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Your resume.

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

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Education:

.: Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in plant science, agriculture or related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.



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).


Degree equivalency


Experience :

.: Experience in supervising staff.


.: Experience in the management, operation and maintenance of a greenhouse facility.

.: Experience in Integrated Pest Management practices supporting the production of greenhouse crops.

.: Experience using common office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or equivalent other comparable software.

.: Experience using computer integrated greenhouse environmental controls.

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

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Education:

.: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in horticulture, plant sciences or agriculture.


Degree equivalency


Experience:

.: Experience using Argus greenhouse environmental controls.

.: Experience working in an agricultural research environment.

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

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English essential


Information on language requirements


Knowledge:

.: Knowledge of plant nutrition, propagation and production methods.

.: Knowledge of how to manage, operate and maintain a modern greenhouse facility.

.: Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management practices.


Competencies:

.: Concern for Safety

.: Client service orientation

.: Initiative

.: Planning and Organizing

.: Team Leadership

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

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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.


Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

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.: Reliability Status security clearance

.: Possession of a valid class 5 British Columbia driver's license or other provincial/territorial equivalency.

.: Ability and willingness to obtain a Provincial Pesticide Applicator's Certificate.

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

.: Ability and willingness to work under harsh environments (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).

Other information

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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


AAFC is committed to foster diversity and inclusion. We have a number of networks whose mission is to continue to increase inclusion, accessibility, respect and diversity within the Department. All employees are encouraged to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.



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

Preference

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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.