Graduate Student - Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Research Affiliate Program

About the position

Duties
- Soil greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements (e.g., nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and methane).
- Soil and atmospheric sensors installation and operation.
- Soil moisture data collection.
- Soil and plant sample collection.
- Reading and writing scientific manuscripts.
- Contributing to basic laboratory tasks.
- Data collection, management, and processing.

Work environment
The student will be required to carry out experimental research in greenhouse and laboratory environments at the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre; and research in the field and laboratory environments during the summer at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

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.*“It is also expected that the student will be located at the University of Saskatoon in Saskatchewan while studying and during the summer months (May to August) the student will be located at the AAFC Research and Development Center in Swift Current, Saskatchewan”.

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.

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You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of the appointment in a Master's program at a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in:
- Agriculture or
- Soil Sciences or
- Environmental Sciences, or
- any other discipline relevant to the field of study.

Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

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Experience:
Experience* with soil science and greenhouse gas emission techniques and protocols.
Experience* with data collection, management, and processing.
Experience* with field experimentation in agricultural systems.

Note: In the context of student recruitment in the federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
Knowledge of soil GHG.
Knowledge of general soil sciences and nutrient dynamics in soil.
Knowledge of experimental designs.
Knowledge on soil and atmospheric sensors (installation and operation).

Competencies:
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Reliability
Critical Thinking
Motivation to learn and progress
Attention to detail

Abilities:
Ability to read and understand complex texts.
Ability to write and communicate results effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to collect and process soil and plant samples.
Ability to conduct basic laboratory tasks.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.

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Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé
• A cover letter - detailing your interest in the position and how your background experience aligns with the position requirements.
• Contact information for 3 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

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit Research Affiliate Program (RAP)

Hiring organization contact

Name: RAP Team – Research Affiliate Program
Email address: [email protected]

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