Msc Student

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Lethbridge (Alberta)
$25.17 to $31.69 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 Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

**Closing date: 24 February 2025 - 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**:
Determine estimates net emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), and methane (CH4), in carbon dioxide equivalents, calculated for the various farm components.

Conduct life cycle assessment analysis

Data entry and initial analysis; record maintenance.

**Work environment**:
The Lethbridge Research & Development Centre (LeRDC) is one of the largest within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national network. The Centre has 46 Research Scientists plus support staff. Research is grouped in the areas of environmental health, bioproducts and bioprocesses, sustainable production systems and food safety and nutrition. LeRDC has excellent laboratory and farm facilities, including a research feedlot.

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.

**Education**:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a MSC program at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada with specialization in: Animal Bioscience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in livestock health management.
Experience collecting, logging, transport and processing of biological samples.
Experience with Holos modelling.
- 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 beef cattle production and different management practices.
Knowledge of water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle and their role in the environment and intensive and extensive livestock production.

Competencies:
Planning and Organizing
Initiative
Teamwork
Interactive communication

Abilities:
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and computer software.
Ability to perform analyses on large datasets.

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

Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability and willingness to travel.

**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 citiz