##Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch

###Closing date: April 9, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number AGR26J-170597-000281

Selection process number 26-AGR-BCAB-EA-STB-66396

Location Lethbridge (Alberta)

Salary $74,292 to $101,162

Level BI-02

Who can Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

##On this page

About the position

Conditions of employment

You need (essential for the job)

Language requirements (essential for the job)

You may need (asset qualifications)

Our commitment

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Preference

How to

Additional links

Hiring organization contact

##About the position

Duties We are seeking a research biologist to conduct research related to ruminant nutrition. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary research team to generate novel findings and scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Intent of the process Immediate need: 1 full time temporary position (duration of 12 months - sunset funding).A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis.In 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

Reliability Status security clearance

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Possession of a valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to work safely with animals in various animal facilities, including a willingness to use personal protective equipment as required.
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.
Ability and willingness to periodically work flexible hours as dictated by animal research.
Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight travel to obtain training and to acquire/transport research animals/samples (e.g. from collaborating institutions).

##You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a biological science (Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, or a related field of study).

• Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the recognized specialization.

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 carrying out research activities with animals, including beef or dairy cattle, or sheep.
Experience conducting data and statistical analysis related to animal science.
Experience conducting nutritional assessment of feed.
Experience writing reports and scientific papers.

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge of the principles of ruminant nutrition.
Knowledge of beef, dairy, or sheep production in Canada.

Adaptability
Concern for safety
Effective interpersonal relationships
Interactive communication

Ability to use relevant statistical analysis.
Ability to record, organize, and analyze data.
Ability to conduct chemical analysis related to ruminant nutrition.
Ability to safely handle different types of ruminant livestock.

##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

Master’s or Doctoral degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in veterinary medicine, ruminant nutrition, animal science, agriculture, or another area of specialization relevant to the position.

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Experience ing the standards pertaining to the Canadian Council on Animal Care.
Experience providing support and leading projects in laboratory and animal facilities.
Documented evidence of scientific productivity/recognition in the form of authorship of research results in scientific manuscripts.

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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

##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 .

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 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.

Learn more about employment equity.

##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

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

##Additional links

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##Hiring organization contact

**Name:**Adriana Azzi / Human Resources Advisor
**Email address:**adriana.azzi3@agr.gc.ca