Summer Student – Agricultural Research Assistant

Summer Student – Agricultural Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Science and Technology Branch Closing date:
February 1, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Employment tenure The projected start date is May 4, 2026 with an end date of August 28, 2026 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 37.5 hours per week with the possibility of part‑time extension.

Salary $17.75 to $38.38 per hour-Varies as per the level of education and experience.

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.

Duties Given the breadth of the research undertaken at the Quebec RDC, the incumbent will provide general and technical support at an Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada research centre, including all or part of the following duties.

• Contributing to sample collection and data analysis.
• Providing support for research activities in the laboratory or in the field as part of research programs.
• Helping maintain the research equipment.

Work environment The Quebec Research and Development Centre focuses its research on the management and conservation of soil‑water‑air resources in agriculture, plant breeding, precision agriculture and the management of field and forage crops, in a context of sustainable agriculture. Research activities are carried out in the laboratory, on experimental plots on a research farm and at associated farm businesses.

Positions to be filled 10

Important messages As part of its priority to advance reconciliation and renew Canada’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples, AAFC is committed to hiring more Indigenous Peoples into their workforce. Better representation within the public service of Canada’s fastest‑growing demographic group will lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions to today’s complex challenges. Ultimately, this will improve government services for Canadians. Indigenous peoples are therefore encouraged to apply to this process and self‑identify.

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.

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.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education Candidate must be enrolled now, or will be enrolled by the date of the appointment, in a college, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate program at a recognized postsecondary institution with a specialization in

• Agricultural Science
• Plant Science
• Soil Science
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Hydrology

Note:

Must be currently recognized as having full‑time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must be returning to full‑time studies for your next academic term.

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