Student - Food Science and Technologies - Research Affiliate Program

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to August 31, 2022 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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Duties

Potential of advanced technologies to improve the nutritional values of products developed from polycultures called Three Sisters.

The candidate will participate in a project funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in collaboration with the First Nations of Canada. The project will be carried out in the team of Dr. Fadi Ali, Scientific Researcher at the St-Hyacinthe RDC under the supervision of Ms. Julie Plamondon, Research Assistant.

The main tasks of the student will be to:
1) Process different food matrices with different advanced technologies.
2) Perform certain chemical analyzes on these food matrices.

The student will be responsible to:
1) Carry out experiments according to the identified protocols;
2) Compile data and complete detailed Excel files of each test;
3) Prepare reports describing the final experimental protocol, presenting the results (means) with basic statistical analyses, if necessary; and
4) Compare the data obtained with those available in the literature.

Work environment

The Saint-Hyacinthe Research and Development Center (CRD) is one of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's 20 research centres. The primary mission of the CRD de Saint-Hyacinthe is to deepen knowledge of food systems through basic and applied research and to promote its transfer to industry. The priorities are the conservation, processing, quality and safety of food. The Saint-Hyacinthe CRD maintains close collaborations with the food industries. Nearly 150 people work there, including researchers, research assistants, industrialists as well as graduate students and interns.

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
• The Indigenous Network Circle
• The Managers' Community
• The Persons with Disabilities Network
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
• The Visible Minorities Network
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
• The Young Professional's Network

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:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment (September 12, 2022) in a Bachelor’s program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in:

• Food science and technology;
• Food engineering;
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. (Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date) and must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in food processing processes and technologies.
Experience* in planning and conducting laboratory and/or pilot plant experiments.
Experience* in data treatment and analysis.

*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)

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of food processing technologies.
Knowledge in the characterization of food attributes and/or ingredients.

Competencies:
Initiative
Planning and organization
Teamwork
Interactive communication

Abilities:
Ability to be autonomous and problem-solve
Ability to organize your work
Ability to make observations
Ability to collect and record data

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

Ability to work in the laboratory and/or in a pilot plant.

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.

Be able and willing to work a few hours outside normal working hours when required by an experimental protocol.

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

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

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