Master's in Forage Production and Ruminant Nutrition-Research Affiliate Program

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada- Science and Technology Branch

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 during the school period (September to April), and 37.5 hours per week during the summer period.

Salary

$25.17 to $31.69 per hour-Varies as per the level of education and experience.

Who can apply

- 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.

Duties

- Organize, manage and monitor field small plot trial
- Organize, manage and monitor in vitro lab trial
- Collect and analyze forage and silage samples related to the project
- Collect and analyze data with proper statistical procedure
- Draft reports and contributes to the preparation of research reports and presentations
- Complete thesis and contribute for scientific publication

Work environment

The Forage and Ruminant Nutrition research team at the Swift Current RDC has a crew of two research scientists,



three technicians, a livestock manager and 5 general labourer. The successful candidate will manage a research project that involves small plot trial, silage quality assessment as well as an in vitro lab trial. The candidate will work closely with the research team who will provide all the necessary support and guidance. In implementing the project, the successful candidate is willing:

- to join the university of Saskatchewan to complete all the courses needed for the MSc program while managing the research project at the Swift Current RDC.
- to work with the forage and beef research team to manage the project and coordinate research activities in the field and in the lab
- to work under various environmental and weather conditions. The project involves field small plot trial that requires establishment, maintenance and sample and data collection during the summer and fall seasons. Collected samples are prepared and analyzed in the lab during winter and spring seasons.
- to work with beef cattle as the project requires rumen fluid collection from rumen fistulated animals for the in vitro lab analysis.
- to work in a laboratory workplace. The forage and beef program has a fully functional ruminant nutrition laboratory where collected samples will be analyzed.



Technicians will facilitate and provide all the necessary help while the candidate implement lab analysis protocols to analyze collected samples.

Positions to be filled

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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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment and, therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license or other provincial/ territorial equivalency.

Operational Requirements

- Ability and willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability and willingness to control allergies, through the use of personal protective equipment and/or medication must not impinge upon the duties to be performed.
- Ability and willingness to work in a field, barn, and laboratory environments.
- Ability and willingness to work under various environmental and weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.

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📌 Master's in Forage Production and Ruminant Nutrition (Canada)
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