Seasonal Maintenance and Grounds Worker - Vineland Station, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Vineland Station, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Vineland Station (Ontario)
GL-MAN-03
Seasonal - Full Time
$24.26 to $26.36 per hour (Varies as per the level of education and experience.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Closing date: 1 June :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

Assessment accommodation

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.

Work environment:

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

Intent of the process:

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

Education:

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/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 working in a farm environment.
Experience in planting, pruning and general maintenance of orchards and vineyards.
Experience in the operation of various farm equipment and tools.

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

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the maintenance of farm equipment and tools.
Knowledge of safety hazards commonly encountered on a farm and their preventions or corrective measures.

Competencies:
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Concern for safety

Abilities:
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to record basic agronomic data.

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

Asset Qualification - Experience:
Experience in field crop agricultural research.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment:

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid, class G Ontario driver's license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to work in harsh outdoor environments such as heat and cold.
Ability and willingness to tolerate the presence of irritants such as dust, pollen and spores.
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities.
Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.
Ability and willingness to lift and carry items up to 25 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.

Information on employment equity

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

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

Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifica