Student - Research Affiliate - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

The successful candidate will conduct wetland water and gas research from various wetland research sites. Regular sampling and analysis of data will be required (i.e. water, gas, biodiversity). Physical research site parameters will also measured on a regular basis. The successful candidate will make recommendations for on-farm wetland systems regarding their value, management, and effectiveness.

Work environment

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve an environmentally sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector, a competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk, and an innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Currently enrolled or willing to enroll as of January 2018 in a Master of Science Program from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in environmental or earth science, or biology.

Degree equivalency

Experience taking soil, water, plant and gas samples.
Experience in using methodologies for water quality parameters and greenhouse gases.
Experience using spreadsheet analyses programs such as Excel.
Experience in conducting agriculture related field work.
Experience in interpreting and analyzing results statistically.
Experience writing scientific communication (posters, presentations, papers, etc.).

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of water quality issues in agriculture and methods.
Knowledge of water treatment systems.
Knowledge of water and gas sample collection.
Knowledge of environmental sustainable practices.

Interactive Communication
Initiative
Teamwork
Adaptability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s license
Ability and willingness to travel and work in remote locations such as field sites.
Ability and willingness to work in both field and laboratory settings.

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.