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Duties
As part of the agricultural automation research team, the successful candidate will conduct experiments supporting research and development in robotics and automation for livestock and crop production systems. The work aims to improve production efficiency, reduce labour and time requirements, and enhance animal and worker safety.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assemble, install, program, control, and maintain robotic and automated systems used in agricultural environments.
- Integrate sensors with robotic systems and troubleshoot the resulting hardware and software interfaces.
- Configure, integrate, deploy, and test vision-guided robotic systems.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and publications.
- Order supplies and equipment and maintain laboratory and field equipment.
- Participate in multidisciplinary research projects and assist in prototype fabrication and system validation.
- Support field trials in barns, research farms, greenhouses and processing facilities.
Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one full-time indeterminate position in Lethbridge, Alberta.
A written exam may be administered; an interview may be conducted for successful candidates and references will be validated.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, they may be considered for acting, deployment, indeterminate, assignment or secondment opportunities.
Positions to be filled
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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.
Conditions of Employment:
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous substances (biological or chemical).
Ability and willingness to do repetitive tasks.
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 22 kg).
Ability and willingness to work in office, laboratory, barn, field and feedlot environments.
Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, automation, instrumentation, computer engineering technology, robotics, or another field relevant to the duties of the position, or an acceptable combination of training, education, and experience.
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 educational documents assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials(CICIC).
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience:
Experience assembling, programming, operating, and troubleshooting electronic, robotic, or automated equipment.
Experience using Python for artificial intelligence and/or computer vision applications.
Experience using C/C++ or any other programming language suitable for automation or control applications.
Experience operating or maintaining equipment or technology used in laboratory, field, livestock, or agricultural research environments.
Experience reading and interpreting technical documentation, such as wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, assembly drawings, or system specifications.
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Knowledge:
Knowledge of basic electronics and embedded systems.
Knowledge of computer programming (Python, C/C++, or similar).
Knowledge of robotic system components such as actuators, sensors, controllers and safety procedures.
Competencies:
Concern for safety
Adaptability
Teamwork
Problem solving
Interactive communication
Attention to detail
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English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.
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Experience:
Experience with 3D printing or mechanical fabrication.
Experience with industrial and mobile robots.
Experience troubleshooting IoT sensor systems.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of software development practices, including version control (e.g., Git/GitHub), code documentation, testing, and deployment.
Knowledge of the Robot Operating System (ROS/ROS2).
Knowledge of embedded computing platforms, such as NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or equivalent platforms.
Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.
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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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.
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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.
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Information you must provide
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
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