Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date: May 27, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR26J-170597-000296

Selection process number
26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-66797

Location
Swift Current (Saskatchewan)

Salary
$31.24 to $33.95 per hour - (with supervisory differential of 11% as a percentage of the basic rate) - Salary under review

Level
GL-MAN-07 (C2)

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

Additional links

Hiring organization contact

About the position

Duties
Responsibilities will include:

• Operating and maintaining equipment used in research and field activities.

• Assisting with the planning, field set-up, and seeding of various trials.

• Handling and ing chemicals throughout the season to control weeds, diseases, and insects.

• Harvesting trials in the fall using a combine.

• Supporting research assistants by taking field notes, assessing pest issues, and helping plan field activities.

• Assisting with sample collection, as well as organizing the shipping and receiving of samples.

Intent of the process
Immediate need: 1 full-time temporary position (duration of approximately 1 year).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

Reliability Status security clearance

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Possession of a valid class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license or provincial/territorial equivalent.

Possession of a valid pesticide applicator license.

Ability and willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities, including moderate to heavy manual labour.With appropriate safety precautions in place:

Able and willing to work with hazardous materials.

Ability and willingness to work in harsh environmental conditions (outdoors, cold, hot, dust, and noise).

Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and this most not impinge upon duties to be performed.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.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 operating farm equipment, such as tractors, drills, sprayers, and combines.
Experience planning and coordinating field operations.
Experience handling and ing agricultural chemical products, such as fertilizers and pesticides.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with purchasing, shipping, and receiving.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
Knowledge on Western Canadian crops and local farming practices.
Knowledge on chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
Knowledge of soil fertilizer and nitrogen management.

Competencies:
Planning and Organization
Teamwork
Adaptability
Concern for Safety

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.

Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

License:
Possession of a valid forklift operator license.
Possession of a valid class 1A driver’s license.

Experience:
Agricultural research experience.
Experience supervising small work groups and managing work schedules.

Organizational Needs:

Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustments for job opportunities.

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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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.

Additional links

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Jennifer Jonasson - Human Resources Advisor
Email address: jennifer.jonasson@AGR.GC.CA