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Director, Research, Development and Technology Transfer
3 weeks ago
Reference number: AGR24J-92
Selection process number: 24-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-45110
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Saskatoon(Saskatchewan),Swift Current(Saskatchewan)
EX-02
$151,155 to $177,809
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Closing date:6 May :59, Pacific Time
Who can apply:Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.Apply online
We 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.
• Provides scientific leadership to the Department's value-chain approach linking scientific research, technological innovation and commercialization;
• Manages research, development and technology transfer (RDT) programs in the Research Centres in the region;
• Guides the design, development and implementation of regional and national RDT projects to respond to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) major research themes and to the needs of the agricultural sector in the region;
• Contributes to the national identification and rationale for RDT priorities;
• Provides analysis and advice to senior management on issues relevant to the region with respect to knowledge or technology discovery, development and commercialization;
• Coordinates activities with other AAFC research teams, and domestic and international, private and public sector partners;
• Represents the Department on issues relevant to the development and introduction of new agricultural technologies.
AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's best diversity employers. AAFC strives to foster a culture of inclusion in which the diversity of people and ideas are supported by a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and a positive workplace where all employees feel valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada is following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer on the common hybrid work model across the federal public service. This common hybrid work model consists of work on site at least two (2) days each week, or 40% of regular schedule.
The intention is to staff one position that could be located at our Saskatoon or Swift Current locations. A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be created to fill other similar positions at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada.
Positions to be filled:1
Information you must provide In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)Degree from a recognized university with specialty in a scientific or technical area related to agriculture and agri-food.
• Experience in at least one of the following: leading an interdisciplinary research team, practical experience in conducting scientific research OR experience in leading and managing science-based activities.
• Experience in formulating and providing information, advice and recommendations to senior management (Director General or equivalent, and above) on science and technology programs, issues, and scientific knowledge related to research, development and technology transfer.
• Managerial experience in developing and evaluating proposals, work plans and resource allocations.
• Experience in working with senior officials, both within and outside government, to develop and maintain strategic collaborations and partnerships.
• Experience in managing financial and human resources .
Experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task.
Experience managing financial resources is defined as: Being responsible for sound financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly or indirectly. This experience should be current and is normally acquired over at least two complete financial cycles. Clear and specific examples should be provided by applicants in their application and demonstrate evidence of accountabilities, deliverables and level of complexity.
Experience managing human resources is defined as: clearly demonstrating that they have supervised staff, assigned work, managed, and assessed performance and developed or contributed to the development of staffing plans. Applicants must indicate the number of staff they supervised.
• Knowledge of the goals, objectives and priorities of AAFC in order to foster a climate of innovation and contribute to the long-term profitability and growth of the sector.
• Knowledge of national and international trends, challenges and emerging issues in sciences pertinent to agriculture agri-food and agri-based products.
• Knowledge of the Canadian and international innovation systems, science providers, collaborators, collaboration mechanisms and funding sources relevant to agriculture.
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Mobilize People
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results
M.Sc. or Ph.D. from a recognized university with a specialty related to agriculture and agri-food.
• Practical or managerial experience in an agriculture or agri-food related field.
• Experience working in the science-policy interface (e.g. working with policy managers to develop a new science program, leading or significantly contributing to Memoranda to Cabinet and/or Treasury Board submissions, or developing documents to position science as an instrument of policy).
• Experience in managing in a unionized environment.
Experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task.
Secret security clearance
Ability and willingness to travel.
Other informationThe Public Service of Canada 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.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at through the Public Service Resourcing System(PSRS) unless accommodation is required. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".
Asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage or any stage during the process.
Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process. Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.
Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
• Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. This includes: information requests, invitations, provision of assessment results, etc. APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE INTHEIR APPLICATION A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS THAT IS FUNCTIONALAT ALL TIMES AND ACCEPTS MESSAGES FROM UNKNOWN USERS.SOME E-MAIL SYSTEMS BLOCK THESE TYPES OF E-MAILS. ENSURE TOCHECK/VIEW YOUR SPAM FOLDER REGULARLY. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (English or French).
If pertinent, please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status, preferred official language and your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your resume or application form.
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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