Research Affiliate Student - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

Students will be required to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather (e.g. cool temperatures, rain, wind), while wearing appropriate protective equipment (e.g. rain gear). Several projects require bending for extensive periods (e.g. taking soil samples, collecting insects, weeding), and lifting (e.g. soil pots, greenhouse plastic). Students hired for the entomology positions will be required to handle living and dead insects.

Work environment

The St. John’s Research and Development Centre (formerly the Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre) is one of a number of research institutes operated by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada across the country. The Centre is located in St. John’s, the provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, and is recognized as a centre of excellence among the province’s agricultural communities. Current research is focused on crop production, integrated pest management/entomology, nutrient management, environmental science, water quality/treatment, molecular biology/plant propagation, plant pathology, plant eco-physiology and protected agriculture. Students will be hired to work on landscaping, dairy farm nutrient management, sustainable small fruit production, entomology, plant physiology and/or pathology.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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 in a diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution in one of the following areas:

Agriculture
Agronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Entomology
Environment
Geography
Microbiology
Mycology
Nutrition
Natural Resources
Plant Sciences
Plant pathology
Plant physiology
Plant ecology
Studies involving practical laboratory or field work.
Or a related program.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting field, laboratory and/or greenhouse experiments.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of related laboratory or field methodologies, tools, and theories.

Interactive communication
Teamwork

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 - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment, and therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Possession of a valid driver’s license
With appropriate safety precautions in place, able and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field environments for extended periods at a time.
Able and willing to work outdoors under various weather conditions.
Under normal safety precautions, able and willing to work with hazardous materials.
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.
Ability and willingness to work overtime including weekends.
Ability and willingness to travel on weekly basis to some of the experimental sites which are two (2) to three (3) hours away from the Research Centre to collect samples.
Ability and willingness to perform physical tasks such as crouching, bending, and lifting objects of a moderate weight.
Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled and must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

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.