Wheat Midge - Research Affiliate Program

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

Assisting in rearing a wheat midge laboratory colony. Conducting bioassays to evaluate novel wheat traits against wheat midge. Data collection of oviposition and larval development of wheat midge. Preparation of a thesis containing all results.

Work environment

University of Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Research and Development Centre.

Intent of the process

The duties of this project require the successful candidate to be physically present to work in the SRDC wheat midge colony during the school year and at the AAFC Saskatoon Research Farms in the growing season. Enrollment at the University of Saskatchewan is essential with the SRDC wheat midge colony on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

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)

Graduation with an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a specialization in Plant Sciences, Agriculture or Entomology. Currently enrolled/or willing to enroll in a Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in: Plant Sciences, Entomology, Agriculture.

Degree equivalency

Experience* in identifying growth stages of crop plants.
Experience* in field monitoring of insects.
Experience* in evaluation of insects and plant interaction in an agricultural context.
Experience* in agricultural data collection

*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

Knowledge of pest insects in Canadian agriculture.
Knowledge of wheat cultivation in western Canada.
Knowledge of experimental design in biology or agriculture.

Reading and writing in English.

Ability to identify major insect pests of field crops.

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

Valid driver’s license

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.

Ability and willingness to work with insects.

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.