Rivka Peters
FSWEP Student Research Assistant
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About
Supported lead project scientists and lab technicians in ongoing weed-ecology research trials.
Experience
FSWEP Student Research Assistant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2025-05 – 2026-08)
Supported lead project scientists and lab technicians in ongoing weed-ecology research trials.
- Set up and tended to plots in trials, collected and entered data
- Surveyed private crop fields for weed research across Saskatchewan
- Represented AAFC at Agriculture in Motion
Outreach Facilitator at X-Oceans (2024-05 – 2024-08)
Led STEM outreach activities directed to elementary and secondary students, focused on ocean sciences, including lab work such as animal care, dissections, and equipment assembly.
- Conducted field surveys and community engagement initiatives
Junior Accounts Receivable Clerk at GNWT Health and Social Services Authority (2023-05 – 2023-08)
Supported senior accounts receivable clerks with billing, service report filing, and data management. Gained valuable administrative and financial experience through the GNWT Summer Student Program.
Receptionist at St. Martha's Regional Hospital (2022-09 – 2022-12)
Checked in patients and directed them to the appropriate physicians, providing professional and empathetic customer service.
Junior Leader at YWCA (2021-09 – 2022-06)
Supervised and facilitated play-based learning activities for children in after-school programs, maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Fine Arts Minor – St. Francis Xavier University (2022-09 – 2026)
