Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date: March 31, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR26J-170597-000277

Selection process number
26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-65940

Location
Swift Current (Saskatchewan)

Salary
$128,830 to $163,780

Level
SE-REM-02

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

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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

Preference

How to

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Hiring organization contact

About the position

Duties
Reporting directly to the Director of Research, Development and Technology (RDT), the Associate Director RDT manages the day-to-day activities of their Centre to support agriculture and agri-food systems within their ecozone and at the national level. The Associate Director manages scientists, other science professionals, and support staff; develops and executes annual business plans for the Centre, including human resources, financial, equipment, and communications plans aligned with the Branch’s strategic and business plans; brokers local and regional collaboration and partnerships; and, under the leadership of the Director RDT, contributes to knowledge and technology transfer activities as well as to the career development and peer review processes for researchers and other agricultural science professionals at their Centre of responsibility.

Intent of the process
Immediate need: 1 full-time permanent position.A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures.In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled
1

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.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
Security : Secret
Possession of a valid, class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position or the employer-approved alternative*.The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master’s or bachelor’s degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials.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).

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Experience:
Experience in leading or managing science-based activities.
Experience in managing human and financial resources.
Experience in briefing and providing science management advice to senior leadership (for example, Director, Director General, Vice-President or higher).
Experience in building and maintaining relationships with governments, industry, indigenous communities or academia.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
Knowledge of national and international drivers for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research priorities.
Knowledge of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s science priorities.

Knowledge of AAFC partnerships with industry stakeholders, academia, government and non-government organizations.

Competencies:
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results

Abilities:
Ability to develop and manage material and financial resources to meet program objectives.
Ability to address and resolve operational and human resource issues.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection 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

Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Experience:
Experience in operational management in a large organization, preferably at federal or provincial departments or agencies.

Experience in implementing or actively participating in workplace wellness initiatives.

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.

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 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.

Learn more about employment equity.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Jennifer Jonasson - Human Resources Advisor
Email address: jennifer.jonasson@agr.gc.ca