Corporate Data And Surveillance Branch - Research Affiliate Program - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Under supervision, the candidate will conduct research to support the development of the 2023 Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) Report and companion products to ensure they meet the needs of knowledge users and the exchange of timely information to support evidence-informed decision-making.

Work environment

The Public Health Agency of Canada is part of the federal health portfolio. Its activities focus on preventing disease and injuries, responding to public health threats, promoting good physical and mental health, and providing information to support informed decision making.

The successful candidate will work with the Public Health Intelligence and Knowledge Translation Division, which sits within the Corporate Data and Surveillance Branch. Possibility to work remotely (virtually) from anywhere in Canada to be discussed with successful candidates.

Intent of the process

To staff a research student for 2022-2023 academic year.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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)

Enrolled in the University of Toronto Master of Science in Biomedical Communications program full time.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in the use of images, interactive technologies, and animation/simulation to effectively communicate complex science and health topics to a range of audiences

Abilities:
Ability to write and communicate results effectively to diverse audiences.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of new visual communication tools, theories, and best-practices for the purpose of educating medical, allied health, and non-medical audiences.

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Attention to detail
Working effectively with others and independently

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

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

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html.

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 provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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

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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.