Summer Student – Agricultural Research Assistant

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada · Québec · · Open to the public

Open December 8, 2025 to February 1, 2026

Applications: 74; in 55 days
Screened in: 78%; 58 of 74
Employment equity groups: 66%; 49 people
Canadian citizens: 58%; 43 people

Who applied

Share of all 74 applications. People can be in more than one group.

Employment equity

Women 41 · 55%

Visible minorities 23 · 31%

Indigenous peoples Unknown

Persons with disabilities Unknown

Language

English 28 · 38%

French 46 · 62%

Status

Citizens 43 · 58%

Not citizensIncludes permanent residents 31 · 42%

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Summer Student – Agricultural Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date: February 1, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
AGR25J-170607-000122

Selection process number
25-AGR-RAP-52

Location
Québec (Québec)

Employment tenure
The projected start date is May 4, 2026 with an end date of August 28, 2026 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 37.5 hours per week with the possibility of part-time extension.

Salary
$17.75 to $38.38 per hour - Varies as per the level of education and experience.

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria by the date of appointment:

- Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status). Individuals pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting applications are encouraged to apply, as proof of enrollment will only be required prior to the start date.
- 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.

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

About the position

Duties
Given the breadth of the research undertaken at the Quebec RDC, the incumbent will provide general and technical support at an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centre, including all or part of the following duties.
• Contributing to sample collection and data analysis
• Providing support for research activities in the laboratory or in the field as part of research programs
• Helping maintain the research equipment

Work environment
The Quebec Research and Development Centre focuses its research on the management and conservation of soil-water-air resources in agriculture, plant breeding, precision agriculture and the management of field and forage crops, in a context of sustainable agriculture. Research activities are carried out in the laboratory, on experimental plots on a research farm and at associated farm businesses.

Positions to be filled
10

Important messages
As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples, AAFC is committed to hiring more Indigenous Peoples into their workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest-growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve government services for Canadians. Indigenous peoples are therefore encouraged to apply to this process and self-identify.

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.

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:
Candidate must be enrolled now, or will be enrolled by the date of the appointment, in a college, bachelor’s, master's or doctorate program at a recognized postsecondary institution with a specialization in

• Agricultural Science
• Plant Science
• Soil Science
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Hydrology

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 in conducting experiments in the laboratory or in the field.

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 plant, soil, environmental or biological sciences.

Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Planning and Organization
Teamwork

Abilities:
Ability to follow instructions.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

French essential

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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.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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 and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

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