- Location
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Compensation
- $25.17 to $31.69 per hour - Varies as per the level of education and experience.
- Employment
- Not stated
- Experience level
- ENTRY (0–2 years exp)
- Specialization
- GC Jobs
- Source
- GC Jobs
Posting details
- Reference number: AGR26J-092396-000032
- Selection process number: 26-AGR-RAP-37
- Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad. To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria by the date of appointment: - Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status). Individuals pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting applications are encouraged to apply, as proof of enrollment will only be required prior to the start date. - Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum. - Be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.
Employment tenure
The projected start date is May 3, 2027, with an end date of November 30, 2029 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs) with the possibility of extension. It is expected that the student will work 25 hours per week.
Duties
- Soil greenhouse gas (GHG) measurements (e.g., nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and methane).
- Soil and atmospheric sensors installation and operation.
- Soil moisture data collection.
- Soil and plant sample collection.
- Reading and writing scientific manuscripts.
- Contributing to basic laboratory tasks.
- Data collection, management, and processing.
Work environment
The student will be required to carry out experimental research in greenhouse and laboratory environments at the Saskatoon Research and Development Centre; and research in the field and laboratory environments during the summer at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre.
Important messages
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.
*“It is also expected that the student will be located at the University of Saskatoon in Saskatchewan while studying and during the summer months (May to August) the student will be located at the AAFC Research and Development Center in Swift Current, Saskatchewan”.
Language requirements
English essential