Research assistant - Research Affiliate Program - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

Due to the breadth of the research undertaken at the Centre the individual will provide support and technical assistance at an Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Centre in some or all of the following by:
• Contributing to the development of analytical methods and evaluation techniques.
• Contributing to the development of new techniques and methods
• Contributing to collection and completion of data analysis
• Assisting with laboratory and field support for research programs
• Carries out research activities under lab and/or field conditions
• Assisting in the maintenance of research equipment
The most successful students are usually those who enjoy working outdoors.

Work environment

Research conducted at the Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre (SCRDC) supports three science priorities (enhancing economic benefits; enhancing environmental performance; and developing opportunities from bioresources).

The goal of this research is to make crop systems more sustainable in cold, wet climates by developing crop rotations that promote the use of forage species.

The centre employs a multidisciplinary team of researchers in perennial plant production and agri-environment, a combination that is unique to the SCRDC.

The centre benefits from its strategic position as a member of a regional research cluster in life and earth sciences, which is conducive to multiple partnerships with other AAFC research centres (e.g. Sherbrooke and Ottawa), academia (e.g. Laval, McGill and INRS-ETE), industry (e.g. dairy and beef clusters), and more.

The centre is ideally located to support the development of sustainable modern agriculture in cool, damp climates.

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 eligible to be enrolled in a study program in a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following areas:

Agricultural Sciences;
Plant Science;
Biology;
Bioscience Technology;
Geography;
Chemistry;
Environmental Science;
Environmental Technology;
Food Science;
Hydrology
Natural Resources;
Microbiology;
Entomology;
Soil Science;
or a related science program.

The candidate must be recognized as a full time post-secondary student in an accredited institution AND required to do a research work term in order to fulfill academic requirement.

Degree equivalency

Experience conducting laboratory or field experiments.

Experience collecting and performing analysis on samples.

NOTE: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Initiative

Thinking things through

Judgement

Teamwork

Action-oriented

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Ability to conduct research, organize and interpret information under the supervision of others.

Ability to follow directions.

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.

Valid driver’s license

Ability and willingness to travel on a weekly basis to some of the experimental sites.

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.

With appropriate safety precautions in place, ability and willingness to work in laboratory,
Greenhouse or field conditions for extended periods of time.

Ability and willingness to work outdoors under various weather conditions, exposed to stinging insects.

Under normal safety precautions ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.

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.