Summer Research Assistant

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)
$17.36 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 Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

**Closing date: 14 January 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**:
Due to the breadth of the research undertaken at the Charlottetown Research and Development Centre, the individual will provide support and technical assistance at an AAFC Research Centre & Farm in some or all of the following by:

- Assisting with laboratory and/or field activities to support research programs
- Carries out research activities under lab and/or field conditions
- Contributing to the development and analytical methods and evaluation techniques.
- Contribution to the development of new techniques and methods.
- Contributing to the collection and completion of data analysis.
- Operating in or around farm machinery in a safe manor.

**Work environment**:
The Charlottetown Research and Development Centre (CRDC) is part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s national network of 20 research centres. The CRDC focuses on the development and transfer of knowledge and innovative technologies for agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Its mission is to undertake research to enhance environmental sustainability of crop production systems in the heavily leached soils and sensitive watersheds of the Atlantic Region, diversification from bioresources both regionally and nationally, and innovative in primary production agriculture. The centre also supports national research in integrated crop production and several national crop breeding programs.

Student positions will be available with research farm work groups, scientists and related work groups at the CRDC in Charlottetown and/or the research farm in Harrington, PE. The exact type of work a student can expect will depend on the research interests of the supervising scientist or work group; this could entail laboratory, greenhouse, field research or a combination of all three work areas.

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**: 15

**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 Diploma or Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in:
Agricultural Science;
Plant Science;
Biology;
Bioscience Technology;
Chemistry;
Environmental Science;
Environmental or Civil Engineering;
Food Science;
Natural Resources;
Microbiology;
Entomology;
Soil Science;
Computer science;
Or a related agricultural program.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience conducting laboratory, field or greenhouse experiments.
Experience collecting, processing or performing analysis on samples.
Experience using computers (ie. Data entry, working with data loggers).
- 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 related laboratory or field research methodologies, tools, theories, practices and principles.

Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Concern for Safety

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