Greenhouse Supervisor - Anticipatory

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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Work environment

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. The need will be to staff one full-time permanent position at the GL-MAN-09 or GL-MAN-10 level.
A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar permanent and temporary employment.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

• Secondary school diploma OR combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in the management, operation and maintenance of a modern greenhouse facility.
• Experience in integrated pest management practices supporting the production of greenhouse crops.
• Experience in the use of e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Experience in the supervision of staff.

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

• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in horticulture, plant sciences or agriculture.
• Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in horticulture or greenhouse management.

Degree equivalency

• Experience with management of a modern greenhouse facility in an agricultural research environment.
• Experience working with grain and oilseed crops.
• Experience in data collection and data entry related to greenhouse operations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of plant propagation and production within a modern greenhouse environment.
• Knowledge of how to manage, operate and maintain a modern greenhouse facility.
• Knowledge of integrated pest management practices.
• Knowledge of plant nutrition, cultivation methods and the delivery of nutrients to greenhouse crops.
• Concern for Safety
• Client Focus
• Initiative
• Interactive Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Team Leadership

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

• Knowledge of computer integrated greenhouse environmental controls and for growth cabinets.
• Knowledge of data collection and data entry for research purposes.
• Adaptability

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

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid class G Ontario 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).
• Ability and willingness to travel.

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

Preference

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.