Research Assistant - Sherbrooke, Canada - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Sherbrooke, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

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

$22.71 to $28.57 per hour (Varies as per 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:

Closing date: 28 April :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 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:

Operate labscale digester (should follow the protocol designed by the project team) to treat chicken/dairy manures.
Monitor the performance of the digesters in terms of methane production and quality, VFA and other significant analysis.
Troubleshooting ability to recover the inhibitions during the process.
Interpretation of data and reporting to supervisor every fortnight.
Collaborating with nutrient recovery project team within this project structure.

Work environment:

Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre is specialized in innovative research primarily for the Canadian dairy and swine industries. Research is also conducted to reduce the greenhouse gas contribution associated with livestock production. The Centre is working towards developing an anaerobic fermentation system for animal waste. The key feature of this system is that it can function at low temperatures. It is a bilingual environment, however, the language exercised in the scientific tasks is in English.

Two RAP students are expected to be recruited for the following projects:
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: 2

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

Education:

Currently enrolled in a Master's program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in Environmental/ Civil Engineering or Applied Science.

Note:

Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled.

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* working with wastewater treatment and energy recovery from organic wastes.

Experience* in analyzing physio-chemical properties of wastewater and interpret data using the appropriate software.

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 essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of operating lab-scale digesters.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
Knowledge on design of integrated wastewater treatment systems including microalgae cultivation units.

Competencies:
Interactive communication
Teamwork
Writing skills
Adaptability
Analytical thinking

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

Ability and willingness to adhere to laboratory safety standards and procedures.
Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Ability and willingness to work with animal manures.
Ability and willingness to move or lift up to 20 kg.

Other information:

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