Student – Agriculture Development (Field Crops Jobs)

• You apply your organizational and coordination skills to support and assist in the case management of adult offenders.
• You apply your administrative and coordination skills by complying with all ministry administrative standards and directives.
• You are able to monitor and assist in the enforcement of court and parole conditions requirements.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

About our job

La Direction du développement de l'agriculture soutient une production agricole ontarienne innovante, compétitive et durable. La direction offre des programmes d'application et de transfert des connaissances pour les secteurs de l'horticulture, de l'élevage du bétail et des grandes cultures dans l'ensemble de l'Ontario. Une équipe hautement qualifiée favorise une production agricole de qualité supérieure par l'adoption de pratiques de gestion optimales, de programmes d'assurance de la qualité à la ferme et de stratégies de protection de la santé des végétaux et de la santé animale.

En tant que stagiaire travaillant dans la section des grandes cultures de la Direction du développement de l'agriculture, vous aurez peut-être l'occasion de travailler dans l'un des domaines de spécialité suivants :

• Pathologie des cultures
• Entomologie des cultures
• Gestion des mauvaises herbes
• Gestion des sols / Fertilité des sols
• Systèmes de culture en grands champs
• Cultures du maïs
• Cultures des céréales
• Cultures du soja
• Cultures du colza et des haricots pour consommation humaine
• Cultures du fourrage et du pâturage
• Médias numériques en matière agricole ou communications en matière agricole

Veuillez indiquer les domaines de spécialité qui vous intéressent sur votre formulaire de candidature. N'oubliez pas d'indiquer dans votre lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitae les connaissances et les compétences pertinentes que vous possédez dans ces domaines. Si votre candidature est retenue, vos domaines d'intérêt seront pris en considération, sans garantie. Le placement définitif dépendra des résultats de l'entrevue et des besoins opérationnels.

REMARQUE : Vous pouvez sélectionner jusqu'à trois emplacements sur votre formulaire de candidature. Veuillez sélectionner UNIQUEMENT ceux auxquels vous serez en mesure de vous rendre pour travailler.

Description de l'emploi

• Contribuer aux projets de recherche et de démonstration d'été menés par le personnel des grandes cultures spéciales du Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Alimentation et de l'Agroentreprise.
• Préparer et entretenir (désherber, semer, etc.) les champs de recherche sur les pratiques de production, la santé des sols, le contrôle des mauvaises herbes, la lutte contre les ennemis des cultures, la fertilité, etc. Collecter et saisir des données ainsi que préparer des rapports écrits.
• Travailler sur le terrain, y compris effectuer des visites d'exploitations agricoles et mener des activités de dépistage en culture ainsi que d'identification et de surveillance des insectes, des mauvaises herbes et des maladies des cultures.
• Aider le personnel à effectuer la collecte et l'analyse d'échantillons et de données à la ferme pour les projets de recherche.
• Aider le personnel à réaliser des examens de la documentation ainsi qu'à préparer des rapports écrits et des documents de présentation sur les principales initiatives et les enjeux majeurs touchant l'industrie.
• Contribuer à la coordination des activités et des programmes (p. ex. des ateliers, des démonstrations et des sorties sur le terrain), et collaborer à la prestation des programmes et à la diffusion d'information avec les principaux intervenants et clients.
• Suivre des formations sur les méthodes de recherche, le transfert de technologies et le travail dans le secteur public.
• Effectuer la collecte, l'archivage et l'organisation de photos numériques des principaux stades de croissance et ennemis des grandes cultures.
• Effectuer du travail de bureau, y compris participer à la production de documents techniques, comme des infolettres, mettre à jour des pages Web et des blogues, numériser des images, etc.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

1. Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
   
2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
   
3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
   
4. Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.
   
5. Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports).
  
• You apply your verbal communication skills to communicate and share your knowledge with staff, and to support the delivery of education and outreach initiatives.
  
• You apply your customer service skills and your verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and to provide information to internal clients and/or the public.
  
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You have an interest in livestock, meat hygiene, or general food safety.
  
• You have an interest in animal welfare, humane handling, or veterinary medicine.
  
• You apply your knowledge of livestock production behaviour and welfare to assist with inspections.
  
• You have knowledge and experience with data collection, data entry, statistical analysis, and reporting.
  
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
  
• You apply your evaluative and analytical skills to analyze information, conduct data and trend analysis, and develop recommendations for environmental reports/projects.
  
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

Other Requirements

• You are willing and able to observe animal handling and behaviour at community livestock sales and/or pound facilities.
  
• You are willing to participate in field work that may be physically demanding.
  
• You have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, November 29, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.