Entomology Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

• Perform research activities in the lab and/or field
• Contribute to the development of new techniques and methods
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of data

Work environment

The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Research and Development Centre helps the Canadian horticultural sector to remain competitive and sustainable by developing original knowledge, tools and know-how, primarily in the field of horticultural crop protection using a biovigilance and precision horticulture approach. The centre is very supportive of the departmental priority to “Develop new knowledge, foster innovation and increase the adoption and commercialization of agri-food and agro-industrial products, practices or processes.”

The centre has three research sub-stations at L’Acadie, Sainte-Clotilde and Frelighsburg, Quebec. These sites comprise a total of 245 hectares, characterized by clay and muck soils.

This offer of employment stems from a research project designed to improve the integrated pest management program for carrot weevil in the muck soils of southern Quebec. The goals are to develop new tools to screen for weevils, collect individual insects from different populations, monitor the evolution of the populations at different study sites and identify the main natural enemies of this pest.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 college, bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program at a recognized post-secondary educational institution in one of the following areas:
-Biology
-Ecology
-Agronomy
-Bio-ecology
-Any other related program

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience conducting laboratory or field experiments

Experience collecting and analyzing samples

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

Knowledge of insect identification

Knowledge of insect sampling

COMPETENCIES

Initiative
Thinking things through
Judgement
Teamwork

ABILITIES

Ability to perform dissections under a microscope

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.

Class 5 driver’s licence

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.