Research Scientist in Numerical Environmental Prediction - 1-Hydrological Cycle 2–Cold Regions

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***Information to be provided in your application must include Resume and a List of Publications.***

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.

Duties

Stream 1: Research scientist in hydrological cycle numerical prediction
Stream 2: Research scientist in numerical prediction of cold regions and alpine watersheds

For both Streams (1 and 2)
Under the supervision of a research manager from the Meteorological Research Division, the employee will supervise and carry out research and development projects in hydrological and water cycle modelling as well as coupling with numerical weather prediction models used on high performance IT infrastructure.

The employee will provide scientific knowledge, computer code changes, written reports and scientific articles on hydrological modelling and forecasting using Environment and Climate Change Canada’s environmental forecasting systems on high-performance supercomputers in order to meet the objectives of applications of these systems.

Consequently, he/she will carry out the following activities, for both Streams (1 and 2):
• Through research and development, contribute to the development of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s numerical ensemble environmental prediction systems.
• Through research and development, improve Environment and Climate Change Canada’s hydrological modelling capacity.
• Evaluate the performance of environmental forecasting systems.
• Collaborate with scientists participating in related research and development projects.
• Write peer-reviewed scientific articles and prepare scientific documents for publication in the form of in-house technical notes and presentations.
• Collaborate with programmers, research assistants, hydrologists, engineers and meteorologists to ensure follow-up on implementations in the weather and environmental forecasting systems.

AND for Stream 1
• Provide external collaborators with technical support and advice.

AND for Stream 2
• Provide external collaborators with advice.
• Provide scientific supervision of junior research scientists and research assistants.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff 2 term positions for a duration of 3 years with various language requirements in Dorval, Quebec. The pool of qualified candidates may be used for similar positions within Environment and Climate Change Canada (Dorval or Toronto), with various tenures (e.g., indeterminate, term, assignment, secondment), language requirements and profiles, and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education for Streams 1 and 2:
Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural sciences with a specialization in physical hydrology, land-surface modelling, environmental modelling or assimilation, or in a discipline related to the position.

AND Education for Stream 2:
At least one year of postdoctoral experience in a scientific laboratory specialized in numerical modelling of the Earth system.

PRODUCTIVITY AND RECOGNITION for Streams 1 and 2:

Productivity or recognition is required for all positions in the Research Scientist sub-group (SE-RES) (Revised October 1, 1999). Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community of the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
• Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems;
• Operational research and scientific analysis;
• Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Degree equivalency

Experience for both Streams 1 and 2:
Experience in projects related to the development of numerical physical models of watersheds or of the Earth’s surface.

Experience in publishing articles in physical hydrology or land-surface modelling in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Experience in using observations for the purposes of model analysis or verification.

AND Experience for Stream 2:
Significant experience with surface or hydrological models adapted to cold or alpine regions (examples: snow on the ground, glaciers, permafrost).

Experience in the supervision of scientific personnel (including graduate students).

Experience in technological transfer of scientific innovations towards operational environmental prediction services.

Experience in the planning and execution of field campaigns aimed at improving numerical models.

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

Asset Experience for both Streams 1 and 2:
Experience in project management.

Experience in land-surface modelling.

Experience in organizing measurement field campaign.

Participation in measurement field campaigns.

Experience in ensemble forecasting.

Experience in data assimilation.

Significant experience in numerical hydrological modeling.

Significant experience in numerical atmospheric modeling.

Significant experience in coupling of environmental numerical models (examples: atmosphere, ocean, ice, waves, hydrology).

Experience in using software developed by Environment and Climate Change Canada (examples: RMNLIB, SPI, GEM, SPS).

Experience in the organization of scientific events (examples: workshops, conference sessions).

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

Various language requirements
English or French essential
Bilingual – imperative (BBB/BBB)
Bilingual – imperative (CBC/CBC)

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Knowledge for Stream 1:
Significant knowledge of physical hydrological systems.

Knowledge of ensemble hydrological forecasting systems.

Knowledge of statistics, numerical methods, and informatics (Python, Linux/UNIX, Fortran, C++).

Knowledge for Stream 2:
Significant knowledge of physical surface and hydrological processes adapted to cold or alpine regions (which could include snow on the ground, blowing snow, glaciers, permafrost).

Knowledge in data assimilation.

Knowledge of statistics, numerical methods, and informatics (Python, Linux/UNIX, Fortran, C++).

Abilities for both Streams 1 and 2:
Ability to analyze scientific problems and propose effective solutions.

Ability to plan and carry out scientific projects.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability for both Streams 1 and 2:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Leadership
Initiative

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

Knowledge for both Streams 1 and 2:
Knowledge of numerical weather forecasting.

Knowledge of hydrodynamic modelling.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our Engagement Strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginals, Persons with a Disability or visible minority.

Operational requirements for both Streams 1 and 2:
Be available to travel to attend conferences, workshops and meetings.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of appointment.

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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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

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