Entomology Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Duties

Contribute to insect identification using appropriate keys
Contribute to insect collection, specimen processing and preparation
Contribute to data entry

Work environment

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, AAFC is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives.

The Summerland Research and Development Centre was established in 1914, in the heart of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, and is geographically located in a semi-arid eco-zone that is Canada’s most water challenged and yet most biologically diverse eco-region. This unique setting inspires researchers at the Centre to focus on sustainable crop production practices to help preserve and enhance the resilience of such sensitive environments within and across Canada.

The Biological Control Laboratory, where the student will be based, focuses on the biological control of both invasive insect pests and invasive weeds, is led by a Research Scientist and includes technical support staff and students.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

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 in a Bachelor’s program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, or Entomology.

Degree equivalency

Experience in practical laboratory or field sampling work related to entomology.
Experience in insect identification.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of invasive insects in the Okanagan.

Initiative
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

Information on employment equity

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.

- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Ability and willingness to work overtime
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Ability and willingness to wear protective clothing and/or equipment and follow safety
precautions.
- Ability and willingness to work in a confined environment
- Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed
- Ability and willing to work in laboratory, greenhouse, field and/or pilot plant for extended
periods at a time
- Ability and willingness to work under various weather conditions
- Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials and/or chemicals

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.