Temporary Soil Collection Assistant Jobs in Brandon, MB
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Temporary Soil Collection Assistant
About the role
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - West Area
Closing date: May 11, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number
ICA26J-023894-000050
Selection process number
26-ICA-WEST-OE-VAR-WSTMB-088
Location
Brandon (Manitoba), Winnipeg (Manitoba)
Salary
$28.28 to $30.74 per hour
Level
GL-MAN-04
Who can
Persons residing within a 50 km radius of Brandon MB and within a 50km radius of Winnipeg MB.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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About the position
Conditions of employment
You need (essential for the job)
Language requirements (essential for the job)
You may need (asset qualifications)
Our commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion
How to
Hiring organization contact
About the position
Duties
Primary duties include, under the supervision of an inspector:
- Assists in the collection of soil sampling.
- Collects and records information about inspection results as well as other survey related activities.
Work environment
The work is performed outside and consists of walking fields, soil sampling fields and recording information. The environment is very collaborative and fosters a teamwork approach. Soil Collection Assistants receive support and guidance from inspectors.Soil Collection Assistants are frequently required to walk approximately 10 – 15 kilometres per day, carrying weights of up to 10 kilograms. This is a physically demanding job.
Intent of the process
We have a need to recruit approximately 30 Temporary Soil Collection Assistants anticipated to begin early August.This process will be used to staff emergency terms only, i.e. the temporary appointment of a person to support an emergency response. Emergency terms must meet the minimum requirements of the position, i.e. required levels of education/occupational certification, official languages, security and other conditions of employment. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.Individuals who have been appointed to the CFIA as an emergency term are not eligible to be a rehired term and any subsequent non-emergency appointment must be made in the context of another type of staffing action.
Important messages
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual’s competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision.During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to online must use the “Hiring organization contact” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning some of the qualifications. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume may only be used to validate this information. Incomplete responses to the screening questions, e.g. “please see resume”, could result in your application being rejected.Any interactions during the selection process, both written and verbal may be used in your evaluation.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process. Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration.
Learn more about security screening process.
The following conditions of employment are required for an appointment:
- Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct.
- Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy.
- Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
- Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.
Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment:
- Willing and available to travel, as required.
- Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
- To have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- To assume responsibility for making transportation arrangements to get to diverse and distant work sites in a timely and efficient manner.
- To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.
- Willing to work in various locations, including third-party premises.
- Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
EEd1 - A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
EE1 - Experience working on farms or in agricultural settings, including soil sampling or crop-related fieldwork
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential - You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEx1 - Experience ensuring regulatory compliance
AEx2 - Experience in data collection and data entry
AEx3 - Experience conducting surveys for plant pests and diseases
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
A representative workforce is a core priority for the CFIA. First consideration for an appointment may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate they belong to one of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups (self-declaration): Indigenous Peoples, Women, Members of Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.Note that the CFIA has chosen to adopt the Accessible Canada Act definition of Disability for self-declaration, which includes any physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation – whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society. Please this definition when completing the Self-Declaration Form for Members of Employment Equity Groups as part of your application.
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
Respond to a text question addressing the following
- Contact information for 2 references
We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: MB PCN Planning
Email address: cfia.mbpcnplanning-mbnkptplanification.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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About Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a key science-based federal regulator of food, animals and plants. The CFIA is committed to enhancing the safety of food produced and sold in, or imported into, Canada, contributing to the health of animals and protecting the plant resource base.
Come and join a workplace where you can make a real difference in the health and welfare of Canadians. The CFIA is committed to fostering a workplace where employees' knowledge, experience and vision can have a significant effect on this country.