Fire Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

In cooperation with the research scientists at the Northern Forestry Centre, this position is to advance research evaluating historical burns and their impacts on vegetation recovery. Specifically, this work will focus on characterizing vegetation characteristics and the effect of fire behavior on post-fire structure and species composition in the northern boreal forest. Research will also consider climate change projections and the potential implications for future wildfire.

Work environment

The Northern Forestry Centre is one of five research centres operated by the Canadian Forest Service. The centre is located in a beautiful park-like setting nestled on the edge of the community of Lansdowne in South Edmonton. Employees enjoy an in-house cafeteria as well as close proximity to the Whitemud Freeway, the University of Alberta, Southgate Mall and the South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park LRT station. For 46 years, the Northern Forestry Centre has contributed greatly to the Canadian Forest Service’s forest science research in the areas of wildland fire, climate change, boreal system ecology and land reclamation.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Currently enrolled in a PhD degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in environmental sciences, biology/ecology, forestry, geography, renewable resources or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

• Experience participating in research studies
• Experience in landscape fire ecology.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of experimental research theory and practice.
• Knowledge of fire science (including knowledge of fire ecology, fire behavior, and fire management).
• Knowledge of the ecology of the northern boreal forest.

• Ability to plan and coordinate experimental projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal suitability:
• Teamwork
• Judgement

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be conducted.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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