Intern – Undergraduate Student - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

• Performing laboratory analyses;
• Collect, manage and analyze data during animal phases

Work environment

The Sherbrooke RDC is AAFC’s only research centre dedicated exclusively to dairy and swine production research. The team in which the student will be integrated will focus its research on dairy cow management and nutrition factors aimed at reducing the environmental impact of dairy production while maintaining animal health and welfare.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a post-secondary institution with a specialization in agronomy or animal science.

Degree equivalency

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the concepts and principles of animal nutrition;
Knowledge of the use of software such as Excel and Word.

Adaptability
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Autonomy

Ability and willingness to perform laboratory analyses;
Ability and willingness to collect, manage and analyse data during animal phases.

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.

Ability and willingness to work overtime as required;
Ability and willingness to work in laboratories;
Ability and willingness to work in barns;
Ability and willingness to work with strong odours (manure);
Ability and willingness to work with large farm animals;
Ability and willingness to work in a confined environment, comply with instructions and follow established procedures;
Ability and willingness to work with human, animal or environmental samples that may contain unknown pathogens;
Ability and willingness to collect and/or handle a range of samples (including, but not limited to, feces, tissues, 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 strong acids and bases.

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 the email referenced below under “Contact Information”.

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.