Director, Research, Development and Technology

4 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time

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 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

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

**Important messages**:
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.

Assessment accommodation

**Duties**:

- 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.

**Work environment**:
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.

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

Degree from a recognized university with specialty in a scientific or technical area related to agriculture and agri-food.

Degree equivalency
- 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 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.
**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements
- 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

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
M.Sc. or Ph.D. from a recognized university with a specialty related to agricult

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