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Summer student

Reference Number
AGR18J-011560-000263

Selection Process Number
18-AGR-RAP-88

Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Year
2018-2019

Days Open
6

Classification

City
Sherbrooke

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
36

Employment Equity
28 (77.8%)

Screened out
32 (88.9%)

Screened in
0 (0%)

Applicant Submissions (36)

Employment Equity 77.8% 28

Screened Out 88.9% 32

Screened In 0% 0

Employment Equity(28)

Women 77.8% 28

Visible minority 16.7% 6

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 55.6% 20

French 44.4% 16

Status

Citizens 91.7% 33

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Summer student - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: AGR18J-011560-000263
Selection process number: 18-AGR-RAP-88
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Sherbrooke (Québec)
Work term from May 6, 2019 to August 16, 2019. It is expected that the student work 37.5 hours per week.
$13.47 to $21.64 per hour (Varies as per the level of education and experience)

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: 14 January 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. 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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

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

The student will mainly do dissections of swine mammary glands and will also participate in milking sows.

Work environment

The work will be performed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada R & D Centre in Sherbrooke (Québec). The mammary dissection work will be done in a laboratory and the sow milkings will be done in the swine centre.

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)

Currently enrolled in an agriculture Bachelor’s program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in Animal Production or Animal Science

Degree equivalency

Experience in handling large animals

Note*: In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, 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 Animal Production or Animal Science

Interactive communication
Teamwork

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

Ability and willingness to work with large animals (sows)

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.

Known allergies must be controlled through the use of person protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.

With appropriate safety precautions in place, must be able and willing to work in laboratory for extended periods at a time.

Willingness to work in the given job location.

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.

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