Plant Programs Inspector

Job description

Intent of the process
The current need is to staff a term position. The position is in Saint-Hyacinthe and must be occupied from this location.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and/or assignments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Duties
The main activities may vary and include the following:
• Ship inspections
• Peatland inspections
• Biological surveys
• Import inspections
• Export inspections
• Agricultural machinery inspections

In relation to the tasks, here are the main conditions:
• Be able to descend into a hold (up to 40 feet) using a straight ladder (rappelling).
• Work on the road, be able to drive for several hours a day in sometimes difficult environmental conditions.
• Walk on uneven terrain with irregular reliefs for several hours.
• Be able to work in confined spaces, be able to bend under machinery (checking for contamination in agricultural machinery).
• Walk a long distance with a ladder and equipment for biological surveys.

To know more about this announcement, please find below the link :
Anglais : Plant Programs Inspector – https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?poster=2267237&toggleLanguage=en

Required experience and 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 EDUCATION
EEd1 – For individuals who are currently employees of CFIA, or who have inspection experience with CFIA or its precursor departments:
• Completion of post-secondary education specializing in relevant technical sciences OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

For individuals who are not current or former employees of CFIA:
• Completion of post-secondary education specializing in relevant technical sciences.

CFIA Operations will apply a preference for:
• University graduation with specialization in a field related to the functions of the position.

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.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
EE1 – Experience in the plant protection sector (experience gained from your study program may also be accepted).

ASSET EDUCATION
AEx1 – Experience working in, or providing guidance to, the agriculture industry.
AEx2 – Experience interpreting legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
AEx3 – Experience in preparing and writing reports or letters.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
EC1 – Ability to work independently/Autonomy
EC2 – Accountability
EC3 – Judgment/Decision making
EC4 – Adaptability and Flexibility
EC5 – Oral Communication
EC6 – Written Communication

Job posting period

Until 2025-01-13 at 23:53