Graduate Student

Health Canada - Health Products and Food Branch - Bureau of Chemical Safety
Ottawa (Ontario)
ST-UDE-NT
The student must work approximately 20 to 35 hours per week and be ready to engage in the research project for a minimum period of approximately 24 months. Ideally, the project will begin in January 2026.
$25.17 to $38.38 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit Health Canada

**Closing date: 27 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: The student must be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a full-time graduate degree program in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa). In order to enroll in this program, the student must hold an honours bachelor’s degree (four years) or the equivalent, with an average of 70% (B), based on your last 20 courses.

By the start date, the student must be registered in the Department of Biology at uOttawa in their first year of a graduate program with the Department of Biology, for which supervised laboratory or field research is required for graduation.

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

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**Work environment**:
Are you interested in working at a cutting-edge organization that values both your physical and psychological health and wellness, provides rich career development opportunities and rewards innovation? Health Canada has been recognized as one of the Top Employers for Young People for five years running and as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the past ten years Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to get so much more on our award-winning team

The Regulatory Toxicology Research Division in the Bureau of Chemical Safety engages in research activities related to the assessment of potentially hazardous chemicals in the food supply to ensure that they are not present at levels that would pose an unacceptable risk to health. These chemicals include food contaminants, food packaging materials and incidental additives, allergens, and natural toxins.

**Intent of the process**:
The immediate need is to staff one position in the NCR where the RAP student will be required to physically go into the work building.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

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

Education
The student must be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a full-time graduate degree program in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa (uOttawa). In order to enroll in this program, the student must hold an honours bachelor’s degree (four years) or the equivalent, with an average of 70% (B), based on your last 20 courses.

By the start date, the student must be registered in the Department of Biology at uOttawa in their first year of a graduate program with the Department of Biology, for which supervised laboratory or field research is required for graduation.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience working in a molecular or cellular biology laboratory.

Knowledge
Knowledge of experimental methods in biology.

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability
Respectful of Diversity
Effective interpersonal relationships

Operational Needs
Willingness to work with known or suspected toxins.
Willing and able to work overtime when required and on short notice.
Willing and able to work in Ottawa ON.
Willing and able to work with animals (rodents).

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

Information on language requirements

**Conditions of employment**:
Security Level: Reliability
Medical clearance and Periodic health evaluations.

**Other information**:
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects th