Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to month day year - 23:59, Pacific Time.
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AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, or Women).
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
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. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).
As part of the PhD. Project, the successful candidate will:
1. Examine the literature related to the current knowledge on irrigation water treatment technologies and the gaps around the potential impact on soil and crop.
2. Determine how irrigation water treatment technologies such as water aeration, ozonation, or oxygenation will affect crop water and nutrient uptake and their effect on soil properties.
3. Determining the interaction between irrigation water treatment technologies, soil and crop health and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in agricultural soils.
4. Installation of field experiments, monitoring, collection of samples and analysis of samples in the lab is required. Additionally, experiments in greenhouse or lab setting might need to be conducted.
5. Process and analyze soil and water samples.
6. Conduct basic feasibility estimations of irrigation water treatment technologies.
7. Organize, analyze and interpret the collected data.
The Lethbridge Research & Development Centre (LeRDC) is one of the largest within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national network. The Centre has 46 Research Scientists plus support staff. Research is grouped in the areas of environmental health, bioproducts and bioprocesses, sustainable production systems and food safety and nutrition. LeRDC has excellent laboratory and farm facilities, including a research feedlot.
AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.
• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
• The Indigenous Network Circle
• The Managers' Community
• The Persons with Disabilities Network
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
• The Visible Minorities Network
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
• The Young Professional's Network
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Contact information for 2 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
Education:
Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a PhD program at an accredited post-secondary university in the following specialization: Soil Science, or Environmental Engineering or similar/related.
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.
Experience:
Experience* in laboratory and field techniques and procedures related to soil, water, and plant analysis.
Experience* using and installing soil sensors.
Experience* in collecting, tabulating, analyzing and reporting scientific data to stakeholders.
Experience* in writing scientific reports and articles.
*In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.
English essential
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Knowledge:
Knowledge of agronomy, soil science, hydrology, irrigation and sustainable agriculture.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques and practices.
Knowledge of statistical analysis.
Competencies:
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Concern for safety
Interactive communication
Abilities:
Ability to operate basic laboratory and field soil/water sampling equipment.
Ability to compile, summarize and analyze data.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
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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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.
Ability and willingness to travel for field or laboratory work.
Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory environment with hazardous materials.
Ability and willingness to do repetitive tasks.
Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and this must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
Possession of a valid, class (5) Alberta driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
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.
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Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply online through https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact the email referenced below under “Contact Information.”
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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.