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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.
In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, they may be considered for acting, assignment or secondment opportunities.
Positions to be filled
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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
Conditions of Employment:
Possession of a valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Reliability Status security clearance
Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.
Ability and willingness to do repetitive tasks.
Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication and must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
With appropriate safety precautions in place, must be able and willing to work in a laboratory for extended periods at a time, and able and willing to work with infectious agents and hazardous materials.
Ability and willingness to work in level II containment facility.
Ability and willingness to follow required training to work in level II containment facility.
Ability and willingness to maintain and handle heavy equipment (~20 kg).
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours when required.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in microbiology, molecular biology, environmental science or a related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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 planning and conducting laboratory or field experiments.
Experience contributing to experimental design related to microbiology.
Experience using scientific instruments and tools.
Experience with DNA manipulation, nucleic acid amplification techniques and protein expression and characterization.
Experience contributing to drafting reports, publications in peer-reviewed journals or posters.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
Knowledge of laboratory safety.
Knowledge of the principles of microbiological and molecular biology techniques.
Competencies:
Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Problem solving
Abilities:
Ability to collect and record data accurately, and interpret and analyze results.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Education:
M.Sc. Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in molecular biology, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Experience in conducting experiments with bacterial pathogens in a Containment Level II microbiology laboratory.
Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.
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, 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.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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