Research Assistant - Forage (Fall) - AMENDMENT to CLOSING DATE - Research Affiliate Program

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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Duties

The successful candidate will be assisting in harvesting, data collection and analysis of plant and animal samples and animal data. This work will also include preparing samples for analysis and processing samples. The candidates may be exposed to work in the greenhouse and growth chamber.

Work environment

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, and policies and programs to achieve an environmentally sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector, a competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk, and an innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector.

The Kentville Research and Development Centre (KRDC) is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) national network of 20 research centres. It is located in Kentville, in western Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Today, research is focused on horticulture, functional foods and post-harvest processing of horticultural products. The centre focuses its research in three key areas: primary production and integrated crop production technology for the Atlantic region, food safety and quality and environmental stewardship, and improving performance of the agricultural production system.

The pasture research team has several research projects designed to improve long term pasture productivity for livestock producers.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Currently enrolled/or eligible to enroll in a Bachelor’s of science in a recognized post-secondary academic institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience with computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Initiative
Teamwork
Problem Solving

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver’s license
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Capable of lifting and carrying materials up to 25 kg.
Willing to work in environmental extremes (temperature, humidity, wind and allergens).
With appropriate safety precautions in place, able and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse and/or field environments.

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.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

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.