Rap - Student

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

$26.72 to $34.59 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: Jobs.gc.ca

**Closing date: 14 February 2023 - 23:59, 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**:
**Work environment**:
Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre; Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.

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**:
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in veterinary science.

Currently enrolled* in a PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in: Animal Science.

Degree equivalency

Experience* in taking blood samples drawn from catheters.

Experience* in performing laboratory analyses, statistical analyses and in interpretation of scientific results.

Experience* in participating in scientific projects and writing scientific papers (with supporting publications).
- In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

Be able to support the scientific team during surgeries.
Be able to work in contact with animals (pigs).

**The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**:
English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of surgical techniques.
Knowledge of monogastric nutrition.
Knowledge of the metabolism of trace elements.

**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.

**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 residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
**We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.