Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:

◽You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
◽You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
◽You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs. Learn more about whether you are eligible.

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

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
ED1. Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science
AND
Currently enrolled in Masters of Science with a specialization in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology program in the Faculty of Science, Department of Biology at Carleton University.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Experience conducting scientific research in a laboratory environment
EX2. Experience in conducting data analysis
EX3. Experience with ecotoxicology and/or microbiology

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of good laboratory practices.

ABILITIES/SKILLS:
AB1. Ability to set and manage priorities and workload to attain results
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively orally
AB3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1. Judgement
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Autonomy

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to travel for conferences and other meetings
Ability and willingness to work with and handle animals
Ability and willingness to work in Containment Level 2 laboratory
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours
Ability and willingness to conduct field research activities

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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