Student Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Burlington, Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada Full time

Environment and Climate Change Canada - Science and Technology - Wildlife and Landscape Science - Ecotoxicology and Wildlife Health Division
Burlington (Ontario)
BI-02
$28.99 to $37.53 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada

**Closing date: 27 November 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

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

**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

You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:

- You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
- You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
- You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs. Learn more about whether you are eligible.

Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.

**Duties**:
The position entail working on wildlife health research and policy issues. Topics to be addressed include a range of issues such as the impacts of Avian Influenza on wild birds, conservation of bats given the impacts of White-Nose Syndrome, monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife, bison health, health of amphibians and reptiles, cumulative impacts of disease and contaminants. Activities to be implemented include: research and analysis related to wildlife management and health, communicating wildlife health and conservation issues to a range of audiences, building partnerships for wildlife health and conservation with partners and stakeholders, supporting meetings including the preparation of minutes, and providing briefings.

**Work environment**:
The student will work with researchers, policy developers and briefing units addressing issues related to wildlife health in Canada. Interactions are expected to take place with One Health partners including Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments, academics and others who are working in the field of wildlife health. The research and policy program developed will support high priority programs of the federal government including One Health programs on emerging pathogens.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

A covering letter "describing how you meet the essential qualifications (Education, Knowledge). Your ability to communicate effectively in writing would be assessed via your cover letter.""

EDUCATION:
Degree equivalency

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of wildlife health issues in Canada and their impacts to wildlife populations, or the environment.
K2. Knowledge of One Health concept and principles.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1. Effective interpersonal skills
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Problem solving skills
PS4. Planning and organizing skills

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing,
A2. Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.
A3. Ability to work in a team environment.
A4. Ability to employ critical thinking.

**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

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

Additional information

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity or for exams, please notify the representative of the Public Service Commission or the organization in a timely manner of your needs for which accommodation must be taken to allow you a fair and equitable assessment. Information received regarding accommodation will be treated confidentially.

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