Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Science and Technology Branch Selection process number 26-AGR-MBSK-EA-STB-69261 Salary $78,909 to $99,200-Salary under review Level EG-05 Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Duties A Research Assistant is required at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre to work within the Cereal Molecular Pathology program. The program focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms associated with the response of cereal crops to several diseases. The successful candidate will contribute to diverse aspects of the cereal molecular pathology program, investigating plant pathogens and host resistance.
The incumbent will conduct and manage experiments in plant pathology and be responsible for isolating pathogens, performing inoculations, conducting pathology tests, maintaining pathogen cultures, organizing planting materials, and perform disease assessments in field plots and greenhouse. The incumbent will collect data, conduct statistical analyses, and contribute to scientific reports and publications. The incumbent will perform DNA extraction and nucleic acid analyses leading to recent knowledge and the development of tools such as molecular markers.
The incumbent will interact with students, and postdoctoral fellows and provide leadership and training within the laboratory and field to students, casual workers and visitors. Intent of the process Immediate need: 1 full-time permanent positionA 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, they may be considered for acting, deployment, indeterminate,



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 Security: Reliability Status
- Possession of a valid, class 5 Saskatchewan driver's license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability and willingness to travel. With appropriate safety precautions in place:
- Ability and willingness to work with chemicals, pesticides and other hazardous substances using personal protective equipment.




- Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work activities including moderate to heavy manual labour requiring bending and lifting heavy objects (up to 20kg).
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors under variable weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments for extended periods at a time.
- 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. Operational Requirements Supporting employment continuity by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities. 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 specialization in Plant Pathology, Plant Biology, Plant Science, Plant Genetics, Agronomy, Microbiology, 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).

Experience:
- Experience providing technical support for field and/or controlled environment research in plant breeding, plant pathology and/or molecular plant pathology.
- Experience working in a plant pathology laboratory undertaking activities such as preparing regular and selective culture media for fungal and bacterial pathogens, and manipulating i

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