Student - Research Affiliate - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

The incumbent will be required to conduct both field and laboratory studies specifically around greenhouse gas monitoring in agroecosystems as related to specifically, natural landscape features such as riparian zones and wetlands. The incumbent will acquire advanced knowledge and research skills in nutrient cycling of N and C. The project has both field and laboratory components. Seasonal variation in work load and data analyses are to be expected. Progress and productivity will be subject to periodic review.

Work environment

The incumbent will be working at the Ottawa Research and Development Centre (ORDC) and associated field sites. The center has expertise in watershed/hydrological monitoring, GHG emissions from soils, nutrient cycling. The requisite equipment required to carry out all laboratory and field activities is available at ORDC. The work is performed in a team-oriented environment at computer work stations, wet laboratories, and field laboratories.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 or willing to enroll in a Master’s program in a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in geology/hydrological systems.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in both field and laboratory work environments.
Experience in geologic mapping surficial/hydrological features.
Experience in soil sampling for nutrient analyses, taking water flow measurements, and routine measurement of water quality properties such as nutrients and indicators of water pollution like turbidity.
Experience taking soil-sediment GHG measurements using passive chambers.
Experience in field work in wetlands and riparian areas.
Experience using spreadsheet analyses packages such as Excel.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of geology and environmental sustainability
Knowledge of hydrologic/hydrogeological systems

Teamwork
Writing Skills
Adaptability
Interactive Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

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.