Research assistant on weed management - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

The research affiliate assists the research technician and summer students (if present) in all tasks related to the research project evaluating the effect of cover crops on weed management in northern grapevines. He or she does a literature review on the subject. He or she collects and compiles scientific data. He or she does a synthesis and analysis of the collected data. He or she writes a report that will be part of his/her thesis.

Work environment

The research affiliate will have access to a personal desk and computer as well as the weed science laboratory located at the research center in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and the experimental plots will be located at the Frelighsburg federal research farm (grapevine plots). The research affiliate will also be supported by a professional research technician.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

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)

Currently enrolled/or willing to enroll in a Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD program in a recognize post-secondary academic institution with specialization in: plant biology with thesis.

Degree equivalency

Experience* in plot management in weed science.

Note: *Within the student recruitment framework of the federal public service, experience can be acquired from education, work experience or volunteer activities.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge in Plant taxonomy
Knowledge in Plant biology
Knowledge in Agronomy

Teamwork
Initiative
Writing skills

Ability to identify weed species

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

Driver’s license

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.

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 designated 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.