Research assistant in environmental humanities and social sciences - Research Affiliate Program

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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.

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

Duties

Your role will be to support the Innovation and Knowledge team of the Living Laboratories Division. Your tasks will be varied and will include:

- supporting qualitative data analysis;
- supporting the writing of scientific papers and reports;
- producing fact sheets and educational content;
- supporting the Innovation and Knowledge Working Group;
- supporting Division meetings and workshops; and
- any other related tasks supporting team members and their work.

Work environment

The Living Labs Division is part of AAFC’s Science and Technology Branch. Its main mandate is to encourage innovation supported by collaborative and transdisciplinary research between scientists, farmers, partners and Indigenous communities in Canada through a national network of 14 living labs. The living lab approach involves the co-development of on-farm innovations base on an iterative process that actively engages farmers and partners at every stage. Through these collaborative efforts in a real-life context, this approach can accelerate the pace of innovation and adoption of sustainable practices and technologies among farmers.

The successful candidate will work on-site or in a hybrid format, spending at least 40% of their time in an authorized government workspace. Please note that most of the work will be done in English.

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 covering letter "on the subject of Canadian Agroecosystem Living labs"

Contact information for 1 references.

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 in a Master’s or Doctoral program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in environmental humanities and social sciences, human geography or a similar program.

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 enrolment will be required prior to the start date, and you must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in analyzing qualitative data.
Experience* in preparing formal documents.

* In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience and volunteer activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of agricultural issues or other knowledge relevant to the domain.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate information in plain language for a varied audience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to follow instructions.

Competencies:
Creativity.
Planning and Organization.
Capacity for synthesizing information.

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.

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 online through https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online 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.