MSc Student – Geological Sciences - Research Affiliate Program

Work environment

The Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Queens
University in Kingston, ON offers cutting-edge geoscience and geoengineering
research programs and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an
high-resolution Scanning Electron microscope with automated mineralogy,
X-ray Diffraction and Clay Mineral Lab, a Computational Geomechanics Lab,
and Stable Isotope and ICP/MS Lab to name a few. Students working in this
department will join an interdisciplinary group engaged in leading edge
research and can take advantage of the opportunities to gain valuable field
experience.

Responsibility and challenges of the position:
CanmetMINING, Natural Resources Canada has received funding for a five year
research project to support responsible resource development by advancing
risk assessment and mitigation measures as they relate to the Canadian
mining sector’s ability to adapt to a changing climate.

In some areas of Canada, climate change effects may manifest
themselves in increased frequencies and magnitudes of intense precipitation
and prolonged drought events. The intensification of drought periods increases
the potential for water shortages with implications for operational disruption,
tailings exposure and dust generation.

In collaboration with the Department of Geological Sciences, Queens
University, the student will work on a project to assess fugitive dust emissions
at mine sites with a particular emphasis on atmospheric sampling method
development and the geochemical/mineralogical characterization of the dust.

The student will be the primary contributor to the research work outputs which
may include technical reports, scientific journal articles and conference
presentations. The position also includes planning, identifying resource needs
for the development and completion of the research activities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "A cover letter stating how you meet the requirements outlined in this posting. Not to exceed 500 words. A transcript is also required""

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)

Candidates must possess by the start date (Jan. 2018) a BSc (for MSc
candidates) in science with specialisations in environmental chemistry,
geology, geological engineering or geochemistry and have completed at least
one course related to mineralogy.

Currently enrolled in or be willing to enrol in the MSc in Geological Sciences at
Queens University. For applicants not currently enrolled, acceptance into the
programs is subject to approval of the Department of Geological Sciences and
Geological Engineering as well as the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral
Studies at Queens.

Area of specialization: Geology, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering,
Environmental Chemistry. BSc in science field related to geology,
geochemistry, geological engineering, environmental chemistry.

Meets the requirements for enrolment in the MSc Geological Sciences program
at Queens University and is able to be accepted into this program.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Candidates must have completed 3rd year Chemistry and/or Geochemistry
courses.

Degree equivalency

Candidates must have prior experience in mineralogical analysis.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Candidates must be willing to do field work.

Other information

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.

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 veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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