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Reference number
AGR26J-170597-000285
Selection process number
26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-66048
Location
Swift Current (Saskatchewan)
Salary
$74,292 to $101,162
Level
BI-02
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
DutiesThe incumbent will support the execution of a donor-funded project investigating the molecular basis of rust disease resistance in wheat and other project activities and will report to a Research Scientist leading the project.
Key responsibilities include planning field trials, seed preparation, collecting disease data from field trials, performing DNA extraction, and analyzing phenotypic and molecular datasets. In addition, the role involves conducting genetic mapping and gene interaction studies, interpreting experimental results, and preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals. The incumbent will also present research findings to scientific audiences.
Intent of the process
Immediate need: 1 full-time temporary position.
A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various 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, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
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
Conditions of Employment:
Security: Reliability
Possession of a valid, class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Known allergies must be controlled through the use of personal protective equipment and or medication and must not impede the duties to be performed.
With appropriate safety precautions in place:
Ability and willingness to work in laboratory, greenhouse and field environments;
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials;
Ability and willingness to work in harsh environments (outdoors, cold, heat, dust, and noise).
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
Graduation with an M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a biological science (Plant Science, Plant Pathology, or a related field of study).
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 in a molecular genetics laboratory.
Experience in the phenotypic characterization of plant traits in the greenhouse or field.
Experience using statistical software such as SAS or R.
Experience conducting literature searches and preparing written materials, such as reports, manuscripts, or poster presentations.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
Knowledge of plant genetics, plant diseases, and disease resistance.
Knowledge of molecular genetics research, including relevant principles and techniques.
Knowledge of biology and experimental approaches applied to wheat research.
Knowledge of molecular genetics laboratory safety procedures.
Knowledge of statistical methods.
Competencies:
Initiative
Interactive communication
Teamwork
Writing skills
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
Experience:
Experience collaborating with teams across multiple disciplines and institutions.
Experience using genetic and genomic approaches to study crop productivity traits.
Experience analyzing data and reporting results in plant pathology, genetics, or biotechnology.
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.
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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We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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