Science or Agriculture Student - Research Affiliate Program

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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

Due to the breadth of the research undertaken at the Centre the individual will provide support and technical assistance at an Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Centre in some or all of the following by:

- Assisting with laboratory and field support for research programs.
- Carries out research activities under lab and/or field conditions.
- Contributing to the development of analytical methods and evaluation techniques.
- Contributing to the development of new techniques and methods.
- Contributing to collection and completion of data analysis.
- Assisting in the maintenance of research equipment.
- Operating in or around farm machinery.

Work environment

The Charlottetown Research and Development Centre is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national network of 20 research centres. The Charlottetown Research and Development Centre focuses on the development and transfer of knowledge and innovative technologies for agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Its mission is to undertake research to enhance environmental sustainability of crop production systems in the heavily leached soils and sensitive watersheds of the Atlantic Region, diversification from bioresources both regionally and nationally, and innovation in primary production agriculture. The centre also supports national research in integrated crop protection and several national crop breeding programs.

Students positions will be available with research farm work group, scientists and related work groups at the Crops and Livestock Research Centre in Charlottetown and/or the research farm in Harrington, PE. The exact type of a student’s work will depend on the research interest of the supervising scientist or work group; this could entail laboratory, greenhouse, or field research, or a combination of all three work areas.

Positions to be filled: 22

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Must be returning to full-time studies in the fall 2020 academic term.

Currently enrolled and recognized as having full-time student status in a diploma, a Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in one of the following areas:
Agricultural Sciences;
Plant Science;
Biology;
Bioscience Technology;
Chemistry;
Environmental Science;
Environmental or Civil Engineering;
Food Science;
Natural Resources;
Microbiology;
Entomology;
Soil Science;
Agricultural Equipment Repair (or related field);
or a related agricultural program.

Studies involving practical laboratory, field, or equipment work.

• You must clearly indicate your education level on your application.
• Proof of education will be required prior to appointment.

Degree equivalency

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

Experience* conducting laboratory, field, or greenhouse experiments.
Experience* collecting, processing or performing analysis on samples.
Experience* using computers (ie. data entry, working with data loggers).

*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

Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Concern for Safety

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

Knowledge of related laboratory or field research methodologies, tools, theories, practices and principles.

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 the duties to be performed.
- With appropriate safety precautions in place, ability and willingness to work in laboratory, Greenhouse or field conditions for extended periods of time.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors under various weather conditions, exposed to stinging insects.
- Under normal safety precautions ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
- Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution which you are presently enrolled.
- Must be returning to full-time studies in the fall 2020 academic term.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.

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.