CIFST Students: Path to Government Jobs – A Virtual Panel Discussion

Path to Government Jobs – A Virtual Panel Discussion

Are you considering a career in the government sector? Join us for Path to Government Jobs, a virtual panel discussion featuring two experienced research scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. They will share their personal journeys, insights, and advice on securing roles in the government.

In this session, our panelists will discuss:

✔️ How they secured their positions in the government sector

✔️ Required qualifications and skills

✔️ The application and hiring process

Agenda:

● Welcome and introduce panelists (5 min)

● Panelist 1: 5-7 min talk about their journey (5 min)

● Panelist 2: 5-7 min talk about their journey (5 min)

● Panel discussion based on the pre-prepared questions (30 min)

● Q & A from Audience (10 min)

● End

Moderated by:

Joanna Huang, University of British Colombia

Speakers:

Dr. Sijo Joseph (Thandapilly), Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Dr. Xianqin Yan, Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada