Research Assistant - Diet Indicators in Aquatic Organisms

Environment and Climate Change Canada · Montréal Island · STUDENT · Open to the public

Open August 20 to August 24, 2026

Applications: 9; in 4 days
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Employment equity groups: 89%; 8 people
Canadian citizens: 89%; 8 people

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Share of all 9 applications. People can be in more than one group.

Employment equity

Women 5 · 56%

Visible minorities Unknown

Indigenous peoples Unknown

Persons with disabilities Unknown

Language

English Unknown

French Unknown

Status

Citizens 8 · 89%

Not citizensIncludes permanent residents 1 · 11%

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Research Assistant - Diet Indicators in Aquatic Organisms - Research Affiliate Program

Environment and Climate Change Canada - Science and Technology

Closing date: August 24, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
DOE26J-017753-000284

Selection process number
26-DOE-QUE-STU-680500

Location
Montréal Island (Québec)

Salary
$25.17 to $31.69 per hour

Level
ST-UDE-NT

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada.

About the position

Duties
Under this RAP work term, the student will develop and use fatty acid analysis in tissues of aquatic organisms to support the investigation of contaminant accumulation.
- Extract tissue samples
- Analyze the data
- Interpret results

Work environment
The work will be conducted in McGill University laboratories. The candidate will be required to work up to 15 hrs per week.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
To be considered for the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), you must meet the following criteria:
• 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

To be appointed to the position, you must have all the essential qualifications. Other qualifications may be taken into consideration upon selected the person appointed. Some of the qualifications (essential or otherwise) will be assessed using your job application. It is your responsibility to provide relevant examples demonstrating how you meet each requirement. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: 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

ED1: The student must be currently enrolled in a Master Program at McGill University with a specialization in biology, environmental toxicology, renewable resources, or environmental studies. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in the Department of Natural Resource Science.

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 must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

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Experience:
E1. Experience working in a laboratory environment.
E2. Experience in presenting scientific results through presentations, reports or peer-review articles.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of fatty acids.
K2. Knowledge of the Microsoft software suite (Excel, Word, etc).

Ability:
A1. Ability to analyze data and synthesize and interpret results.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability:
PS1. Adaptability
PS2. Planning and organization skills
PS3. Problem solving skills
PS4. Teamwork skills

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English Essential
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.

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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
Contact information for 2 references

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Ramina Unger, Human Resources Advisor
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