Soil Fertility and Chemistry Specialist - Research Affiliate Program

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to November 28, 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Assessment accommodation

NOTE: Persons having already applied to the initial process 19-AGR-RAP-93 do not need to reapply.

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

The applicant must be willing to perform some soil and plant sampling work in the field (spring, summer and late fall). Review the literature and summarize the information in different formats such as reports/presentations.

Work environment

The Quebec Research and Development Centre focuses its research in two areas: soil-water-air resources and field crops such as forage. More specifically, the Centre’s staff works on the genetic improvement and management of forage crops for Eastern Canada. It also carries out work on the management and conservation of soil-water-air resources. In addition, it ensures the development of fodder and cereal production methods adapted to the context of sustainable agriculture.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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)

The student must currently be enrolled in a doctoral program in the Soil and Agri-Food Engineering Department at Université Laval, or must be enrolled in the program before the appointment date.

Degree equivalency

Experience with data entry, processing, modeling and interpretation using software such as Excel, SAS, R, XLSTAT, STATA, Minitab, STICS, SPSS and Word.

*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 of the biochemical cycles of nutrients (N, P, C) in agricultural systems;
Knowledge of soil analysis methods, particularly for phosphorus, nitrogen and carbon;
Knowledge of crop growth and nutrient modeling software.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Mastery of the STICS crop growth model.

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 personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon duties to be performed.

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.