Trainee in dairy cow nutrition and metabolism - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The research work related to this position meets two AAFC national priorities: “Enhancing economic benefits for all stakeholders” and “Enhancing the environmental performance of livestock production, in particular the dairy sector”. The main objective of the research work related to this position is to evaluate the effects of different nutritional strategies and feeding management practices on enteric methane emissions and performance of dairy cows.
As part of a research project, the candidate will be responsible of:
- Participate in the realization of an animal trial
- Sample collection and processing for the realization of chemical analyses
- Performing laboratory analyses
- Data compilation
- Interpretation of results and writing a final report.

Work environment

The Sherbrooke research and development centre is the only with the mandate to work on dairy production. In this regard, we work with our partners (dairy farmers, industry, etc.) to optimize milk production while respecting the environment and animal welfare. As part of the research work related to this position, the challenge is to provide our partners with innovations and performance qualities to strengthen the competitiveness of the Canadian dairy sector.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in a post-secondary institution in Agriculture and/or Animal Sciences

Degree equivalency

Experience in dairy production/dairy farming

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge in agriculture

Knowledge in dairy science

Teamwork

Initiative

Interactive communication

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

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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.

- Ability and willingness to control allergies, through use of personal protective equipment or medication in order not to impinge on tasks to be performed.

- With appropriate safety precautions in place, able and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse, field and/or animal rearing facility environments for extended periods at a time; able and willing to work outdoors under various weather conditions and under normal safety precautions able and willing to work with hazardous materials.

- Willingness to work in the given job location.

- Able and willing to work with large animals such as dairy cows; collect different nature of samples (feeds, urine, feces, blood, ruminal content, etc.); manipulate chemical products and organic solvents in the laboratory.

- Able and willing to work flexible working hours including week-ends and stats holidays.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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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.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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