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Reference number
AGR25J-170427-000235
Selection process number
25-AGR-BCAB-EA-STB-62661
Location
Lethbridge (Alberta)
Salary
$65,216 to $81,985
- (under review)
Level
EG-03
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
Intent of the process
A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various employment tenures.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Learn more about personnel security screening processes.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
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.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory and greenhouse environments.
Ability and willingness to work under various environmental and weather conditions.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in crop science, biochemistry, plant biology or in a related agricultural program.
At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials(CICIC).
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience:
Experience working with plant disease of fungal nature.
Experience providing technical support for research in greenhouse or laboratory environment.
Experience conducting basic molecular biology techniques such as DNA, RNA extraction, and PCR.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
Knowledge of basic plant pathology.
Knowledge of basic molecular biology.
Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Initiative
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Experience:
Experience following, developing, and documenting protocols for infection with various fungal pathogens and disease rating.
Experience working with fungal plant diseases, preferably biotrophic pathogens, in lab and greenhouse environments.
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.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
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.
Learn more about employment equity.
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.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
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.
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