Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

The successful candidate is expected to lead the experimental design, sample collection, and statistical analyses of results, and preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

The selected student will conduct laboratory work, at the Prairie & Northern Wildlife Research Centre, in Saskatoon, to develop and implement a research program to take advantage of gene-based species identification to better understand avian feeding ecology with an emphasis on optimization and validation of molecular techniques.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Education:

The Student must be currently enrolled or enable to enroll in a Doctoral Program in the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan by April 4, 2018.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience* in molecular biology.
Experience* in conservation genetics and environmental protection.

*This experience can be acquired via an academic environment, work experience outside of academia, through volunteer studies or a combination of any of the above.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Qualifications:

Research experience, such as Masters in Science thesis work.

Operational Requirements:

Valid biosafety certification
Valid Wilderness / Remote First Aid certification
Experimental Animal User Training (Canadian Council on Animal Care)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of genetic monitoring techniques (extraction of DNA from environmental samples, DNA amplifications).

Abilities:

Ability to maintain and manage detailed laboratory records following established best practices

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

Other information

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public service jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses associated with the assessment as well as relocation expenses if applicable.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials through the process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Successful completion of both a Research Affiliate Program (RAP) assignment and your educational program may lead to temporary or permanent federal public service positions for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.