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About the position
DutiesWe are seeking a biology study lead with significant expertise and experience to develop and lead a research study on developing the knowledge, tools and practices to detect, monitor and manage crop pests and conserve beneficial insects. This will include: developing and implementing field monitoring technologies and laboratory assays; developing pest forecast and risk assessment technologies; determining ecological, biological, climatological crop management relationships that influence pest status; and developing new alternative integrated control and mitigation tactics.
The successful candidate will provide scientific advice and transfer technology to stakeholders and clients that will assist the agriculture industry in the mitigation of threats against the economic viability of crop production and the environmental health of prairie agro-ecosystems. They will work closely with a multidisciplinary group of scientists, including those working on insect ecology, population dynamics, and bioclimate modelling. The successful candidate should be knowledgeable of the impact of climate change on the range of expansion of insect populations.
Intent of the process
Immediate need: 1 full time permanent (indeterminate) position in Beaverlodge, Alberta.
A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis.
IIn 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:
Reliability and Security: Reliability status
Possession of a valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Ability and willingness to work in various environmental and weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to work in laboratory, greenhouse, or field environments for extended periods at a time.
Ability and willingness to work with chemicals and pesticides.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Documented scientific productivity/recognition in the form of authorship/editorship of research results in recognized scientific journals, and published reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from scientific research.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Education:
Graduation with an acceptable master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of insect ecology or an entomology related discipline.
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 on insect-plant interactions as related to commercial field crop production.
Experience working with arthropods in a field or laboratory environment.
Experience collecting, sorting and storing insect samples.
Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of insect biology and ecology.
Knowledge of integrated management strategies for management of insect pests of field crops.
Competencies:
Interactive Communication
Teamwork
Adaptability
Intellectual Leadership
Concern for Safety
Abilities:
Ability to design and implement scientific research specifically as it relates to management of insect pests and conservation of beneficial insects relevant to Canadian agriculture.
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.
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Experience:
Experience writing grant applications.
Experience managing multi-year projects with associated human resources, budgetary, and planning functions.
Experience conducting experimental plots and field research in commercial crops.
Experience with the insect pest complex and natural enemies of Canadian field crops.
Experience with molecular techniques for insect identification.
Abilities:
Ability to interact with industry and other stakeholders to garner support and research direction.
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.
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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.
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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
- A cover letter - Please provide a cover letter for the essential and asset education and experience qualifications.
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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