Master's Student, Animal Science - Sherbrooke, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Sherbrooke, Canada

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Sherbrooke (Québec)

$24.62 to $30.99 per hour (Varies as per the level of education and experience.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

Closing date: 9 May :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.

Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum.
Be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties:

In this master's project, the student must evaluate the impacts of releases of copper-based solutions on the agri-ecosystem on commercial farms.

The project includes farm visits to collect soil, plant, manure, water and milk samples and laboratory testing at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Work environment:

The student will be required to work in the laboratory to perform analyses and collect samples from dairy farms. The student will have to visit farms to collect samples. The student will also be required to do computer work for statistical analysis and dissertation writing. The student will be expected to work in a team with other students and research assistants.

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.

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

Education:

Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a Master's program in a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in agronomy, biology or other natural sciences fields.

Note: Due to the nature and duration of the project, you must be able to join the team on May 1, 2024, September 1, 2024, or on January 1, 2025 at the latest. The duration of the project will be two years.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience* working with farm animals and with managing a dairy farm.

Experience* with the Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel).

In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience may be acquired through 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 dairy production.
Knowledge of herd management.

Competencies:
Detail-oriented.

Abilities:
Writing and reading skills.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Be willing to travel among dairy farms to collect samples.

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.

The applicant must have a Class 5 Quebec driver's licence or a provincial or territorial equivalent.

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

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:
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residen