Summer Forage Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Truro, Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Full time

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Nappan and Truro, NS

$16.99 to $25.52 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: Jobs.gc.ca

**Closing date: 11 April 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**:

- collecting weather data including soil temperature and moisture recorded using soil sensor readers;
- measuring the crop field dry matter yield; collecting plant samples for nutritive value determination;
- evaluating plant developmental stages and other stand characteristics (plant density, height and botanical composition).

Duties related to these activities would include planting research plot, harvesting, processing samples, data collection, laboratory analysis, and data entry.

**Work environment**:
The Kentville/Nappan RDC delivers an integrated program of agriculture and agri-food research and technology transfer along the innovation continuum including germplasm development, environmentally sustainable primary production, integrated pest management, plant pathology, postharvest storage, food attributes and safety, handling, distribution and forage agronomy and breeding.

Dr. Yousef Papadopoulos (Forage Breeder/Agronomist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Supervisor) and Dr. Kathleen Glover (Agronomist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Supervisor) are looking for 2 students each to assist in the conduct of forage (alfalfa, birdsfoot trefoil and red clover) breeding and agronomy research experiments. Of these positions, three (3) will be based at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research facility in Nappan, NS, and one (1) at the Truro, NS, research facility.

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**: 4

**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 in a Bachelor’s of Science in a recognized post-secondary academic institution in one of the following fields:
Agronomy;
Agricultural Sciences;
Plant Sciences;
Biology;
Bio-ecology Technology;
Bioscience Technology;
Chemistry;
Environmental Sciences;
Environmental Technology;
Hydrology;
Natural Resources;
Soil Science;
A related science program or other related fields.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience* working with plants.

Experience* working outside.

Experience* managing data spreadsheets in electronic format such as MS Excel and producing data tables and figures.
- 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 plant developmental stages.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

COMPETENCIES:
Initiative
Teamwork
Problem Solving

**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.

Valid Driver’s license or ability to transport self to and from worksites.
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