Land Reclamation Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

Work environment

This position is based at the Canadian Forest Service, Northern Forestry Centre in Edmonton, Alberta and will be part of the Forest Ecology and Reclamation Research Group led by Dr. Brad Pinno. This position will be responsible for implementing part of a research study based at an oil sands mine in northern Alberta on trembling aspen resiliency in relation to reclamation treatments and natural disturbances. In particular, research will focus on aspen suckering in response to disturbance, soil properties and competing vegetation.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Currently enrolled in: a MSc program at the University of Alberta

Degree equivalency

Experience is performing land reclamation science field work.
Experience in soil and plant sample collection in the field.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of ecosystem development in natural and reclaimed ecosystems.
Knowledge of data analysis and statistical techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to identify common plant species.

Judgement
Initiative

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to work in the field in remote locations for up to 4 months of the year.
Successfully pass drug testing.
Reliability status.
Medical suitability.
Valid drivers license.

Other information

Challenges of this position include:
Some of the challenges related to this position include: tree measurements, collecting and processing soil and plant samples, and completing statistical analyses.

Information to be provided: Transcripts

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.