M.Sc Student in Water Science - Research Affiliate Program

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to January 19, 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

The student will for the most part work in an office environment and will carry out analysis or soil geophysical data, i.e. organize the database to be used in ARCGIS, query the data and produce maps of the geographic region of the fields for the project The farm of the future.

Work environment

The Quebec Research and Development Centre, located at 2560 Hochelaga Boulevard, Quebec, QC
focuses on research in two areas: soil-water-air resources and field crops such as forages. More specifically, the Centre's staff works on genetic improvement and crop management of forage crops for Eastern Canada. It also carries out work in soil-water-air resource management and conservation. In addition, it oversees the development of forage and grain production methods adapted to the context.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
Currently enrolled in a master program at a recognize post-secondary institution with a specialization in Water Science or a related fields.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* with entry, processing, modeling, and interpretation of data using ARCGIS software and Python and Linux programming language.

*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)

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of soil geophysical data.

Competencies:
Planning and organisation
Interactive communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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

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.

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.

Other information

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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.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its
plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. The details can
be found on this site: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-boardsecretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-forthe-federal-workforce.html

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public
Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public
servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must
attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully
vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or
working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to
indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring.
Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to
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human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an
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Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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