Plant and Soil Collecting Assistant - Jobs in Grand Falls, NB

Job Description

Canadian Food Inspection AgencyFlorenceville (New Brunswick), Grand Falls (New Brunswick)GL-MAN-04Specified Period (Less than 6 months & As Required)$25.12 to $27.30 per hourFor further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Food Inspection AgencyClosing date: 21 May 2021 - 23:59, Pacific TimeWho can apply: Persons residing within a 50 km radius of Grand Falls, NB and persons residing within a 50 km radius of Florenceville, NB.Apply onlineImportant messagesWe 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 accommodationWe will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply online” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Contact information” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.CITIZENSHIP INFORMATIONThe CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.In your application, please identify the legal status which entitles you to work in Canada - Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. You will be asked to show proof of this status in order to complete the security screening required for employment. Failure to provide this information will eliminate your application from further consideration.Individuals without Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or an open or CFIA-specific work permit will only be considered if all other applicants with legal status to work in Canada are determined to be not qualified.DutiesUnder the direction of an inspector:

• Assists in the collection of samples;
• Collects and records information about inspection results as well as other survey related activities.

Work environmentWe offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Join a workforce that’s as diverse as the people it serves. You can find some more great reasons to join us on our website: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/cfia-jobs/top-10-reasons-to-join-us/eng/1299859095075/1299859142835Intent of the processA pool of qualified candidates will be established.Positions to be filled: Number to be determinedInformation you must provideYour résumé.In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONEEd1: Successful completion of secondary school or CFIA approved alternatives.Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.Please refer to the link below for more information.Degree equivalencyThe following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)English essentialInformation on language requirementsThe following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)ASSET EXPERIENCEAE1: Experience working in an inspection or food environment.Conditions of employmentReliability 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.The following conditions of employment are required for an appointment from the pool:

• 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 from the pool:

• To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.
• Willing and able to carry and wear 20 kg of protective equipment while performing duties.
• Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions including heat, or cold, wind, uneven surfaces and long periods of time outdoors.
• To assume responsibility for making transportation arrangements to get to diverse and distant work sites in a timely and efficient manner.
• Willing and available to travel, as required.
• Willing and available to travel frequently, as required.
• Willing and available to work shifts.
• Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).
• Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
• Willing to work in various locations, including third-party premises.

Other information1. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency 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.2. 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.3. Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this staffing process.a) You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.b) For this staffing process, the CFIA will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process. You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses. If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the staffing process.c) Applicants who are screened in to this staffing process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this staffing process.d) Depending on the number of applicants, CFIA's needs and CFIA HR plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.e) 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.f) A current copy of your resume may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions. It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.g) For more information on how to apply to a CFIA staffing process, please visit: https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/job-opportunities/how-to-apply/eng/1340676915348/1340679107182.h) You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.i) Various assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.j) All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.