Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date: May 5, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
AGR26J-086395-000648

Selection process number
26-AGR-ON-EA-STB-67062

Location
Harrow (Ontario)

Employment tenure
Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Specified Period

Salary
$71,741 to $90,184 - Salary under review

Level
EG-04

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

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About the position

Conditions of employment

Operational Requirements

You need (essential for the job)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

You may need (asset qualifications)

Our commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Preference

How to

Additional links

Hiring organization contact

About the position

Duties

1. Integrate hardware and software components to control greenhouse equipment in real time based on available climate and electricity price data under the guidance of a professional engineer.
2. Assemble, test and complete quality assurance of completed greenhouse lighting, heating and irrigation systems designed by the engineering team.
3. Developing data collection protocols for climate and energy data based on the research objectives set out by the engineering and physiology teams.
4. Ensure data quality and accuracy throughout the experiments through daily checks.
5. Contribute to written reports and presentation materials prepared by the project team by creating figures, graphs, and tables using the data collected.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one position on a 7-month term basis (with the possibility of extension). A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Possession of a valid, class G, Ontario driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.

Operational Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Horticulture, Engineering, or other program relevant to the duties of the position.At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials.If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials(CICIC).

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Experience:
Experience participating in engineering projects.
Experience in the development or scheduling of projects.
Experience participating in the establishment of statement of work, economic analysis, or technical requirements for greenhouse or engineering projects.
Experience in planning, project proposal development, coordination and execution of activities applied to greenhouse production systems, mechanical or electrical systems.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge of controlled environment engineering to reduce environmental impacts.
Knowledge of project management, design principles, practices and methods.

Project Management
Analytical Thinking
Writing Skills
Initiative
Team Work

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Experience working with hand tools and power tools.
Experience with the operation and maintenance of light meters, climate sensors and dataloggers.
Experience assisting with the preparation and review of technical reports.
Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with the public sector, industry, or academia.

Knowledge of crop growth registration, measurement of PPFD and greenhouse climate parameters.
Knowledge of greenhouse plant disease and pest issues managed through integrated pest management.

Interactive Communication
Planning and Organizing

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Learn more about employment equity.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Caroline Boehme - Human Resources Advisor
Email address: caroline.boehme@agr.gc.ca