Senior Field Operations Worker

Posting details

• Reference number: AGR26J-170898-000092
• Selection process number: 26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-70647
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
• Level: GL-MAN-06

Duties

This position reports to a senior technician and must be able to work outside in the summer and to work extended hours during certain parts of the year. The individual will participate in seeding, plot maintenance, harvest, cleaning of grain, packaging of seed for analysis and seed set up for planting. This job requires the ability to operate equipment and work outside in varying weather conditions. This site conducts irrigation work and there is some involvement in using this equipment. Travel is limited. There is exposure to dust pollen and noise and the incumbent must to be able to do this work which may require the use of personal protective equipment. The successful candidate must be able lift and carry samples and participate in a range of activities supporting wheat or oat genetic enhancement.

Work environment

Brandon Research and Development Centre supports innovative research, development, technology and knowledge transfer activities related to the following AAFC Science Sector Strategies, Agro-Ecosystem Resilience, Cereals and Pulses / Oilseeds and Horticulture focusing on developing new and improved varieties of wheat, oats and barley, sustainable and profitable crop production systems, and agro-ecosystems.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 full-time permanent position, 1 full-time temporary position until March 5, 2028.

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.

Important messages

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.

Language requirements

English essential