Field Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The project will require the student to collect and process insect specimens in the field and the lab. The student will gather data from published and unpublished studies, digitizing records in historic collections.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science at the University of Manitoba or the University of Winnipeg, in Biology, Zoology, or Environmental studies.

Degree equivalency

Experience or educational studies in entomology.
Experience or educational studies in vegetative assessments.
Experience or educational studies in agroecosystems.

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

English essential

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Knowledge of Plant-Pollinator interactions
Knowledge of Entomology and Animal research

Teamwork
Initiative

Ability to perform aerial netting and glycol bee bowl sampling techniques
Ability to perform laboratory work including pinning and labeling of bees

The field assistant will be evaluated on their understanding of the skills and ability to acquire them.

Please note that experience could have been acquired through your studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

The field assistant will be working extensively outside handling live bees and must expect to be stung by bees throughout the duration of the project.

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

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.