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Research Affiliate

Reference Number
AGR19J-019961-000397

Selection Process Number
19-AGR-RAP-81

Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Year
2019-2020

Days Open
7

Classification

City
Guelph

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
24

Employment Equity
18 (75%)

Screened out
20 (83.3%)

Screened in
0 (0%)

Applicant Submissions (24)

Employment Equity 75% 18

Screened Out 83.3% 20

Screened In 0% 0

Employment Equity(18)

Women 54.2% 13

Visible minority 37.5% 9

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 0% 0

French 0% 0

Status

Citizens 41.7% 10

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Research Affiliate - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: AGR19J-019961-000397
Selection process number: 19-AGR-RAP-81
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Guelph (Ontario)
The work term will be from October 2019 to September 15, 2021. It is expected that the student work 18 hours per week.
$22.04 to $27.73 per hour (Salary will be determined by the student’s education and relevant 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: 27 September 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

This project will involve extraction and analysis of known and identification of unknown phytochemicals in different food samples using state-of-the-art instrumentations such as HPLC and LC-MS, and assessment of the effect of these compounds using in vitro and cell culture techniques. Other activities include collection of data, perform data analysis from experiments and report results as well as write research reports and peer reviewed manuscripts.

Work environment

Includes a level II containment facility. Work will include handling infectious agents and hazardous materials. Appropriate training will be provided to create a safe work environment.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 eligible to be enrolled in a Master program at the University of Guelph in Food Science.

Degree equivalency

Experience* in food chemistry and analytical chemistry.
Experience* with food science and technology.
Experience* with food biotechnology and microbiology.

*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)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Initiative
Communication skills

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.

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, and able and willing to work with infectious agents and hazardous materials.

Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status at the University of Guelph.

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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