Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The selected student will conduct laboratory and field work, at the Prairie & Northern Wildlife Research Centre in Saskatoon and at a field site near Fort Good Hope, NT, to implement a research program to identify the key predictors of scoter distribution in the northwestern boreal forest.The student is expected to be involved in experimental design, sample collection, statistical analyses of results, and preparation of manuscripts.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

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)

EDUCATION

• Student must be currently enrolled in a Master's Program in the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan and have full-time student status

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience* in Biology including Ecological Methods, Wildlife Management, and Conservation Biology.
• Experience* conducting field research.

*In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities..

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability and willingness to conduct work in remote field camps including but not limited to: travel in small fixed and rotary wing aircraft and relevant safety training.
• Current Wilderness / Remote First Aid certification
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card
• Canadian Firearms Safety Course
• Aviation Egress training
• ATV training

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of avian biology

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related 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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public service jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials through the process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Successful completion of both a Research Affiliate Program (RAP) assignment and your educational program may lead to temporary or permanent federal public service positions for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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