Reference Number
AGR21J-022535-000140
Selection Process Number
21-AGR-RAP-68
Organization
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Year
2021-2022
Days Open
16
Classification
City
Sherbrooke
Type
External
Total
7
Employment Equity
6
(85.7%)
Screened out
6
(85.7%)
Screened in
0
(0%)
Employment Equity 85.7% 6
Screened Out 85.7% 6
Screened In 0% 0
Women 71.4% 5
Visible minority 0% 0
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 0% 0
Permanent Residents 0% 0
Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to November 17, 2021 - 23:59, Pacific Time.
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The student will perform life cycle analyses of the Canadian pork production sector by simulating different scenarios to obtain environmentally friendly solutions for pork production;
Collect and analyze data from the Canadian pork industry;
Perform simulations;
Perform statistical analyzes;
Write scientific papers and reports.
The student will join a team working on the development of sustainable precision feeding for pigs and the treatment of livestock manure. The proposed project consists of determining the efficiency of Canadian pork production systems in terms of the environmental footprint by performing life cycle analyses using the SimaProtm program. Research is focused on reducing the environmental impact of pork production while being profitable for pork producers and considering animal welfare.
The Sherbrooke RDC located at 2000 College street, Sherbrooke, QC, is the only Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centre exclusively dedicated to research in dairy and pork production. The multidisciplinary nature of the research teams at the centre, in terms of breeding, nutrition, functional genomics, agro-environmental processes, animal behaviour and quality meat, allows the development of scientific and applied approaches to study and understand specific animal production problems and to develop applicable solutions.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 references.
Education*
Currently registered in or be eligible to be registered in a doctoral program in a recognized Canadian post-secondary educational institution with a specialization in Animal Sciences or a related specialization.
* In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.
Experience*
Experience in carrying out environmental research projects;
Experience in collecting and analyzing data from pig production research;
Experience in managing, processing and analyzing data generated by in silico experiments (for example: meta-analysis, modeling, life cycle analysis);
Experience in writing scientific papers (for example: abstracts, posters, articles);
Experience with SimaPro software.
*In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.
English or French
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
Knowledge of the concepts and principles in pig production;
Knowledge of the concepts and principles of pig precision feeding;
Knowledge of manure treatment and storage;
Knowledge of the concepts and principles in systems biology;
Knowledge of the use of programming software and data-processing software (for example: Minitab, Python, Excel macros (VBA), R, SAS or equivalent).
Competencies
Adaptability
Initiative
Interactive communication
Planning and organization
Working autonomously
Team work
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.
Information on employment equity
Operational requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
Ability and willingness to work with strong odors (pig farm, slurry, manure, sludge).
Ability and willingness to work with laboratory animals and large farm animals.
Ability and willingness to work in a confined environment, to comply with directives and to apply established procedures.
Ability and willingness to work with samples of animal or environmental origin, which 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, meats, fruits, vegetables, environmental samples, etc.) from production systems, slaughterhouses, processing establishments, field trials and clinical trials.
Ability and willingness to work with strong acids and bases.
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.
All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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 https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html.
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 will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.