Reference Number
AGR19J-011560-000349
Selection Process Number
19-AGR-RAP-64
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Year
2019-2020
Days Open
13
Classification
City
Sherbrooke
Type
External
Total
11
Employment Equity
8
(72.7%)
Screened out
8
(72.7%)
Screened in
0
(0%)
Employment Equity 72.7% 8
Screened Out 72.7% 8
Screened In 0% 0
Women 0% 0
Visible minority 54.5% 6
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 54.5% 6
French 45.5% 5
Citizens 0% 0
Permanent Residents 0% 0
Update: Amendment to closing date.
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The student will perform a life cycle assessment of the Canadian swine sector simulating different scenarios to obtain environmentally friend solutions for swine production.
Collect and analyze data from the Canadian swine industry;
Perform simulations;
Perform statistical analysis;
Write scientific communications and reports;
The team which the student will be part works on developing sustainable precision feeding for pigs. The research has focus on decreasing the environmental impact of the swine production while being cost-effective for the swine producers and increasing animal welfare.
The Sherbrooke RDC is the only AAFC research centre that is dedicated exclusively to dairy and swine production. Specializing in a number of different disciplines in the areas of animal such as husbandry, nutrition, functional genomics, agro-environmental processes, behaviour study and meat quality, the centre’s research teams are able to conduct both fundamental and applied research to gain insight into and develop solutions to issues related to livestock production.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Currently enrolled/or willing to enroll in a Master’s or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in: Animal Science
Experience conducting research projects with animals;
Experience collecting and analyzing data from animals;
Experience managing, processing and analyzing data from in silico experiences (e.g. meta-analysis, modelling, life cycle assessment);
Experience writing scientific communications (e.g. abstracts, posters, articles).
English or French
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of concepts and principles of animal nutrition and feed formulation;
Knowledge of principles on feed formulation;
Knowledge of concepts and principles of system biology;
Knowledge of concepts and principles of precision feeding for pigs;
Knowledge in the use of programming and data processing software (e.g. Minitab, Python, macros Excel (VBA), R, SAS or equivalent) and willingness to use SimaPro.
Adaptability
Initiative
Interactive communication
Planning and organization
Work independently
Team work
Writing ability
Valid driver's license or have the aptitude to travel associated with possession of a valid driver's license.
Ability and willingness to work overtime if needed
Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.
Ability and willingness to work in laboratories, pilot plants and facilities of private-sector stakeholders.
Ability and willingness to work in the field and in the barn.
Ability and willingness to work with strong odours (manure, sludge, etc.).
Ability and willingness to work with laboratory animals and large farm animals.
Ability and willingness to work with microorganisms and pathogens.
Ability and willingness to work in a confined environment, comply with the instructions and apply established procedures.
Ability and willingness to work with samples of human or animal or environment origin, which may contain unknown pathogens.
Ability and willingness to take and / or handle a range of samples (including, without limitation, feces, tissue, body fluids, organs, meat, fruits, vegetables, environmental samples, etc.) from production systems, slaughterhouses, processing plants, field trials and clinical trials.
Ability and willingness to work with acids and strong bases.
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.
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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.