Research Assistant

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Student Research Assistant-Environmental Science and Greenhouse Gas Monitoring: Research Affiliate Program
Bible Hill (Nova Scotia)
$18.42 to $30.99 per hour (Bachelor: $18.42 to $27.68 Master’s: $24.63 to $30.99 Varies as per the level of education and the experiences)
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: 8 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**:
The student will assist with research projects/activities under field and laboratory conditions:

- sample preparation (gas, water, soil)
- collecting data and sampling for climate and water related work (i.e. greenhouse gas, water, soil, and plant sampling, etc.)
- using monitoring equipment (i.e. weather stations and environmental sensors, etc.)
- data management

**Work environment**:
The work involves field and lab work at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Bible Hill/Truro, NS as well as on-farm research sites in the Atlantic region. Laboratory work will be carried out at Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture. This position will work closely with Dr. Erin Smith and her team on many greenhouse gas, soil health and water quality related projects across Canada. Specific duties are listed below.

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 or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a B.Sc. or in a M.Sc. program in a recognized post-secondary institution with one of the following specializations in: environmental science, environmental management, agriculture, agronomy, biology, earth science, or plant science.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in conducting field or laboratory work.
Experience* taking soil, water, plant, or gas samples.
Experience* using spreadsheets and analysis programs such as Excel.
Experience* in interpreting and analyzing results.
- In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through 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 on-farm environmental challenges, including but not limited to cropping systems, climate adaptation, climate change, and water challenges for agricultural producers.

Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Initiative
Teamwork
Adaptability

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to carry out detail oriented record keeping.

**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.

Possession of a valid class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to travel and work in remote locations such as field sites.
Ability and willingness to work in both field and laboratory settings.
Ability and willingness to work exte