Science Literature Analyst, Human Health Benefits of Urban Forest - Research Affiliate Program

Duties

By the end of the term, the student will prepare, in co-production with the project team:
- assessment ratings across a comprehensive database of research articles,
- draft text that concisely describes key research themes from the evidence, and
- draft text that describes a conceptual framework of research significance and needs.

Work environment

The student will be joining a multidisciplinary team of collaborators (author team) based in Canada and the United States that maintains regular communications by email and by conference phone calls. The student will report directly to the project lead, based out of the University of Washington (Seattle) and be assigned a supervisor with NRCan. The student could be based at any Canadian university in the Vancouver area.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "This letter should include specific and detailed examples of how the student meets the requirements for education and experience that are listed in the "Essentials Qualifications."

Contact information for 3 references.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Enrollment in a graduate program, with a specialization in Biological or Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Landscape Design, or Social Sciences from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

- Knowledge of research design and methods, preferably in social science or public health
- Interest or experience in urban forest issues
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Strong ability of written communication skills (English essential)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

- Proof of enrollment in a graduate program
- Example of technical or scientific writing (e.g. technical report, class or research report, professional publication)
Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Transcripts and a list of courses may be required.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

For further information on the organization, please visit http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/home.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel. We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

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.