Student –Veterinary Programs Research Assistant

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*Targeted to Post-Secondary students*

This job posting represents multiple positions across Ontario. Job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a)
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources
- (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key Resources

Detailed Position Breakdown:

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
1 position at 6484 Wellington Rd 7, N0B 1S0, Elora

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About the job

Work Description:

You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Provide customer service assistance by responding to public and/or internal inquiries
• Conduct field work that may be physically demanding
• Field work might include assisting staff with field studies and technical inspections and investigations
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below

These positions will support different teams on a range of veterinary-related activities including:

Inspections
• Accompany veterinarians, inspectors or other ministry staff to abattoirs, meat processing plants, community livestock sales, ministry training sessions and/or meetings
• File reports with the assistance of unit staff
• Assist in the review and edit of correspondence, reports, presentations, policy papers, etc.
• Adhere to ministry policies, practices, standards, legislation and regulations
• Assist in developing/delivering training materials such as PowerPoint presentations and reference information

Science or Program Assistant
• Input data into a database and perform simple analyses
• Perform basic data analysis and information evaluation to produce accurate reports and/or identify trends
• Perform literature searches on topics in veterinary medicine, livestock health, public health, or livestock production systems
• Assist with the sourcing or creation of factual and accurate resource materials for producers, industry organizations or veterinary practitioners related to livestock health, production systems and humane practices

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What you bring to the team

Qualification Requirements:

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data)
• You apply your verbal communications skills to communicate and share your knowledge with staff and support the delivery of education and outreach initiatives
• You apply your communication skills and customer service skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to the public, government or industry organizations.
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You have an interest in livestock production, livestock health, veterinary medicine and livestock production related food safety
• You apply your knowledge and experience with research methods, data collection and management, including tracking, data entry, maintaining databases and basic statistical analysis
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access); email and Internet and other forms of electronic data collection and manipulation to assist with research and education

Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, case reports, scientific literature and other means
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

Requirements
• You are able to observe animal handling and behaviour at community livestock sales, abattoirs, and meat processing facilities
• You are willing to participate in field work that may be physically demanding
• You have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.