Student 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.

Duties

The position entail working on wildlife health research and policy issues. Topics to be addressed include a range of issues such as the impacts of Avian Influenza on wild birds, conservation of bats given the impacts of White-Nose Syndrome, monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife, bison health, health of amphibians and reptiles, cumulative impacts of disease and contaminants. Activities to be implemented include: research and analysis related to wildlife management and health, communicating wildlife health and conservation issues to a range of audiences, building partnerships for wildlife health and conservation with partners and stakeholders, supporting meetings including the preparation of minutes, and providing briefings.

Work environment

The student will work with researchers, policy developers and briefing units addressing issues related to wildlife health in Canada. Interactions are expected to take place with One Health partners including Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments, academics and others who are working in the field of wildlife health. The research and policy program developed will support high priority programs of the federal government including One Health programs on emerging pathogens.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "describing how you meet the essential qualifications (Education, Knowledge). Your ability to communicate effectively in writing would be assessed via your cover letter.""

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

EDUCATION:
ED1.The candidate must be currently enrolled full-time in a doctoral of veterinary medicine program.

Degree equivalency

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of wildlife health issues in Canada and their impacts to wildlife populations, or the environment.
K2. Knowledge of One Health concept and principles.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1. Effective interpersonal skills
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Problem solving skills
PS4. Planning and organizing skills

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

ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing,
A2. Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.
A3. Ability to work in a team environment.
A4. Ability to employ critical thinking.

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

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. References may be contacted. Candidates who apply to this selection process should provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Students are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Additional information

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity or for exams, please notify the representative of the Public Service Commission or the organization in a timely manner of your needs for which accommodation must be taken to allow you a fair and equitable assessment. Information received regarding accommodation will be treated confidentially.

Preference

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

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