Laboratory Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

You are eligible for this Research Affiliate Program (RAP) if you meet these 3 requirements:
(1) you are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
(2) you are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
(3) you meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.

Duties

The successful candidate will investigate the transport and fate of microplastics and the associated chemicals from source regions to the Canadian Arctic, as part of a funded collaboration between the Air Quality Research Division (AQRD) and the University of Toronto.

The work is expected to form part of the M.Sc. studies of the successful candidate.

The work will be done in collaboration with Professor Miriam Diamond of the University of Toronto.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

The selected student will conduct work mainly at the Environment and Climate Change Canada Egbert facility (Centre for Atmospheric Research Experiments, 6248 8th Line, Egbert, ON) in the laboratories of the Air Quality Processes Research Section under the guidance and supervision of a scientific research team.

Occasional work may be performed at the University of Toronto.

The student must be enrolled, with full-time student status, in a Masters program at the University of Toronto to expedite collaboration for the described research.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Education:

Graduation with an acceptable undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in science, engineering, or other field related to the duties of the position.

(NOTE: The Student must be enrolled, with full-time student status, in a Masters program at the University of Toronto to expedite collaboration for the described research.)

Degree equivalency

Experience:

1. Experience in the collection and processing environmental samples, not limited to air, water, sediment and zooplankton

2. Experience in the collection of environmental samples, not limited to air, water, sediment and zooplankton, from remote mobile platforms

3. Experience in training students on sample collection methods

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of laboratory methodologies to prepare and clean sampling equipment for microplastic and associated chemicals

Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
2. Ability to work independently

Personal Suitability:

1. Initiative
2. Effective interpersonal relationships

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability to travel to and from the work site

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice (French, English).

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.