Student Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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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

-The successful candidate will assist with research projects/activities under field and laboratory conditions:
-Collecting data and samples for water and climate related work (i.e. water, soil, plant and gas)
-Using monitoring equipment (i.e. weather stations and environmental sensors, etc.)
-Data management and analysis

Work environment

The work involves field and lab work at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Truro, NS as well as on-farm research sites in the Atlantic region.

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)

Currently enrolled in a B.Sc., or willing and eligible to enrol in a M.Sc. program from a recognized academic institution with specialization in environmental science, environmental management, agriculture, earth science, or plant science.

Degree equivalency

Experience in conducting field work.
Experience taking soil, water, or gas samples.
Experience using spreadsheet and analysis programs such as Excel.
Experience in interpreting and analyzing results.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of on-farm environmental challenges, including but not limited to cropping systems, climate adaptation and water challenges for agricultural producers.

Interactive Communication
Initiative
Teamwork
Adaptability

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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.

Valid driver’s license
Ability and willingness to travel and work in remote locations such as field sites.
Ability and willingness to work in both field and laboratory settings.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours on an occasional basis.

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.