M.sc. Student

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Agassiz (British Columbia)
$24.62 to $30.99 per hour (Salary will be determined by the student’s education and relevant 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: 27 September 2024 - 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 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**:

- Compile measurement data into clear and organized datasets;
- Analyze data from above; present results in manuscript(s) for publication in peer-reviewed journal(s);
- Fulfill any requirements to complete MSc at UBC-Vancouver, including taking courses, participating in seminar and committee meetings, and writing and defending MSc thesis.

**Work environment**:
Time will be divided between coursework, writing, and participation in educational activities at UBC-Vancouver and research that will be conducted in the laboratory and field at Ag-RDC and UBC-Vancouver. Some prerequisite safety training will be required at both locations.

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 willing to enroll in a Master’s program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the Vancouver campus of UBC, with a specialization in soil science or a related field of study (e.g., biology, plant science, agronomy, environmental science, geography).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* conducting research activities in the field, including soil sample collection.
Experience* compiling and analyzing experimental data.
- 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 science around climate change and climate change mitigation.
Knowledge of greenhouse gas dynamics in agricultural production systems.
Knowledge of soil science and environmental science.

Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Planning and Organizing
Teamwork
Initiative

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and written).
Ability to process data, present and interpret results in graphical format (e.g., Excel, Sigmaplot, R).

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

Operational Requirements:
Possession of a valid, class 5 BC unrestricted driver’s license.
Ability to work on site at the appropriate research location.
Ability to walk on uneven land and carry loads up to 20 kg.
Ability and willingness to work in laboratory and field environments for extended periods of time.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication without impinging on the duties to be performed.
Ability and willingness to work in two locations: the Agassiz Research and Development Centre and University of British Columbia - Vancouver.

**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-relev