Master or Ph. D Students - Research on Ergonomics and Fatigue on Board Shrimp Vessels - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The research assistant, under the supervision of the project coordinator from the Office of primary interest for fishing safety of Transport Canada service center in Rimouski, will have the mandate to:
- Contribute to the development and preparation of research tools (logbook, forms, correspondence, databases, etc.).
- Carry out data collection on board the shrimp vessels.
- Compile, process and analyze the data collected on board the shrimp vessels.
- Redaction of professional and scientific reports, presentations and communications.
- Participate in meetings and working groups related to the research project.
- Make public presentations on the research project.
- Collaborate with the team of researchers for the successful completion of the project.

Work environment

- The workplace will be located at the Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security Service Center in Rimouski. You must be able to drive to various fishing ports.
- Teleworking will be authorized according to organizational needs and directives and at the judgment of the supervisor.
- The assistant will make approximately 12 sea trips on different fishing vessels.
- The place of onboarding may vary depending on the vessel's operations.
- The duration of the trips may vary depending on the time of year, the fishing location and the planned route of the vessel (average between 5 and 8 days).
- The work schedule is 37.5 hours for a regular work week. However, while at sea, a work day may last up to 16 hours over a 24-hour period.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Currently enrolled in a technical program at the Institut maritime du Québec
Or
Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Master or Ph. D. program at l’Université du Québec à Rimouski in the following disciplinary fields:
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Health Sciences

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
- University research experience requiring the handling of measurement and data collection tools.
- Experience in collecting, compiling, and analyzing experimental data.
- Work experience at sea in the fields of navigation or boating.

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as part of a team.

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

ASSET
Research experience requiring the use of technological equipment allowing precision measurements to be taken (inertial stations, intelligent control systems, positioning systems, etc.)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be prepared at all times to make sea trips lasting several days on board shrimp vessels in the waters of the Gulf and the St. Lawrence estuary.
- When traveling at sea, be prepared to work up to 16 hours in a 24-hour period.
- At all times, be prepared to work or travel outside of normal working hours, and / or during days of rest and holidays.
- Be able and willing to undergo exposure to a high level of noise, unpleasant odors and extreme and changing weather and sea conditions, when traveling at sea.
- Be able and willing to undergo exposure to dangerous situations (risk of falling, danger caused by moving parts, etc.) on board vessels.
- Be able and willing to share cramped living quarters with fishermen.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Hold a valid driver's license.
- Be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and certify your vaccination status.

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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.

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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.