Research Biologist - Plant Biology

Update: **UPDATE: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to January 14, 2019.**

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Duties

We are seeking several research biologists with experience in plant breeding, agronomy, plant physiology, plant biochemistry, plant genetics/genomics, plant pathology or plant molecular biology to work at the Brandon Research and Development Centre.

The successful candidates will work closely with a scientist(s) on plant breeding projects examining insect and disease resistance, abiotic stress, genetics, epigenetics, and genomics in cereal crops and/or in model plant systems.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

Immediate need: To staff one (1) full-time permanent Research Biologist – Plant Biology in Brandon, MB.

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent full-time or part-time basis or on a temporary full-time or part-time basis for the location indicated for this process.

In the event that an employee of the federal public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a plant science or in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

*If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

Experience in wheat breeding.
Experience in plant science related to biotic stress (insect and disease resistance).
Experience in plant biochemistry or physiology related to abiotic stress.
Experience in the application of molecular marker systems for plant genetic analyses.
Experience in supervision of technical support staff and/or students.
Experience providing technical support and leading projects in a research or laboratory environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of general plant breeding.
Knowledge of general plant physiology.
Knowledge of agronomy.
Knowledge of plant genomics.
Knowledge of plant molecular biology techniques.

Achievement Orientation
Adaptability
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Teamwork

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to organize work and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to make observations, collect and record data accurately and interpret and analyze results.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Graduation with a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in plant sciences.

*If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).
https://www.cicic.ca/

Degree equivalency

Documented scientific productivity/recognition in the form of authorship/editorship of research results in recognized scientific journals, and published reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from scientific research.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by work force adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work in various environmental and weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to work in laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field environments for extended periods at a time.
Ability and willingness to work with 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

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You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.