Research assistant in entomology

Reference Number
AGR18J-011560-000167

Selection Process Number
18-AGR-RAP-26

Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Year
2018-2019

Days Open
2

Classification

City
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
9

Employment Equity
0 (0%)

Screened out
6 (66.7%)

Screened in
0 (0%)

Applicant Submissions (9)

Employment Equity 0% 0

Screened Out 66.7% 6

Screened In 0% 0

Employment Equity(0)

Women 0% 0

Visible minority 0% 0

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 0% 0

French 0% 0

Status

Citizens 55.6% 5

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Research assistant in entomology - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: AGR18J-011560-000167
Selection process number: 18-AGR-RAP-26

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec)
The work term is from May 2018 to March 31, 2020. The student will work 37.5 hours per week until August 31, 2018 and then 18 hours per week until the end of the contract
$13.47 to $21.64 per hour

For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit: Jobs.gc.ca

Closing date: 25 May 2018 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad and/or other students abroad eligible to apply for RAP. To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

-Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled. (Proof will be required)
-Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Duties

• Evaluate various monitoring tools to detect the second generation of the carrot weevil
• Assess the impact of abiotic factors on carrot weevil phenology in order to model the development of a second generation
• Characterize diversity, abundance, and impact of natural enemies that attack the second-generation of carrot weevils

Work environment

The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre helps the Canadian horticultural sector to remain competitive and sustainable by developing original knowledge, tools and know-how, primarily in the fields of horticultural crop protection with an approach biovigilance and precision horticulture. The center is very supportive of the departmental priority to "Develop new knowledge, foster innovation and increase the adoption and commercialization of agri-food and agro-industrial products, practices or processes."

The centre has three research sub-stations at L'Acadie, Sainte-Clotilde and at Frelighsburg (Quebec). These sites comprise a total of 245 hectares, characterized by clay and muck soils.

This job offer is the result of a research project aiming to improve the integrated pest management program for the carrot weevil in muck soils of southern Quebec. The objectives are to develop new monitoring tools for weevil detection, to collect individuals from different populations, to follow the evolution of populations in different study sites and to identify the main natural enemies associated with this pest.

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

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

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Biology.

Degree equivalency

Experience performing laboratory or field experiments.

Experience in collection and analysis of samples.

Experience in monitoring and identification of insects.

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

French essential

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Initiative
Réflexion approfondie
Jugement
Travail d’équipe
Faire preuve d’intégrité et de respect

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

Valid driver's license.

Be able and willing to travel on a weekly basis to take samples on different field trials.

With the appropriate safety measures in place, the holder must be fit and willing to work for long periods in a laboratory, greenhouse or field.

Be able and willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

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.

Information on employment equity

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.