Reference Number
AGR19J-019961-000375
Selection Process Number
19-AGR-RAP-59
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Year
2019-2020
Days Open
7
Classification
City
Sherbrooke
Type
External
Total
10
Employment Equity
6
(60%)
Screened out
8
(80%)
Screened in
0
(0%)
Employment Equity 60% 6
Screened Out 80% 8
Screened In 0% 0
Women 50% 5
Visible minority 0% 0
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 80% 8
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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.
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).
During the animal phase, the selected person will have to see the application of experimental treatments, collect samples of feed, milk, blood and muscles. Harvested samples will then be analyzed for amino acid content using stable isotopes and also for usual animal nutrition parameters. Genomic analyzes should be performed on the milk and muscle samples. Following the chemical analyzes, statistics will be produced to allow the writing of a master's thesis.
The selected candidate will work in a multidisciplinary research environment. She will be involved in a research project to study the metabolism of arginine in the intestine, liver, mammary gland, and muscles in dairy cows. This person will have to complete a master's degree. Thus, she will have to carry out, under supervision, an animal phase, laboratory analyzes, statistics and complete the writing of a thesis.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Currently enrolled/or willing to enroll in a Master’s program in a recognize post-secondary institution with specialization in: Animal biology or animal science
Experience in research with ruminants.
Experience in blood sampling of cattle.
English or French
Information on language requirements
Basic knowledge in animal metabolism.
Self-motivated
Teamwork
Ability to conduct experiments with dairy cows.
Ability to work independently.
Ability in the use of computers.
Ability in the organization of frequent sampling.
Ability in data taking.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
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.
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 will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.