Rap Msc Student

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)
$24.62 to $30.99 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: 27 September 2024 - 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 incumbent will assess the termination methods of cover crops and their carry-over effects to horticulture and/ or field crops
Contributes to the design, maintenance and execution of experimental trials associated with the research topic.
Maintains detailed records of field, greenhouse and laboratory activities related to the research topic.
Perform statistical analyses and interpretation of data.
Present and discuss results.

**Work environment**:
The Charlottetown Research and Development Centre was established in 1909 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
The Centre has an office-laboratory complex in Charlottetown and a research farm in Harrington, PEI, where it conducts research trials on a variety of crops and cropping systems.
The focus of Charlottetown RDC science activities is on environmental sustainability, diversification and innovation in primary production agriculture, and the discovery and exploitation of bio-based products from new and traditional crops.
The Charlottetown RDC conducts research on diversified, integrated cropping systems with a focus on crop rotations, agronomy of new crops species or cultivars, characterization of crop nutrient cycles and their effects on soil and water quality, as well as the integrated and sustainable management of weeds, insects, and diseases.

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.

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 Master’s program in a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in agricultural science, plant science, weed science, environmental science or any related discipline.

The student must meet the eligibility criteria to enroll at the University of Dalhousie.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in conducting literature review and summarizing information into reports and presentations.
Experience* in lab, greenhouse or field work.
- In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the 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 plant biology, plant ecology or agronomy.
Knowledge of statistics and experimental design.

Competencies:
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Initiative
Communication skills

Abilities:
Ability to keep and maintain accurate, precise, detailed and organized records.
Ability to perform statistical analysis.

**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 - Possession of a valid class 5 Prince Edward Island driver’s license or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to work with potentially hazardous chemicals in the field, lab and greenhouse.
Ability and willingness t