Student Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The challenges, task and responsibilities all include the fact that the student must independently develop and implement a research program based on the structured construction and analysis of databases of geospatial and georeferenced data, and the use of the appropriate spatial assessments, spatial statistics, and other techniques to analyse and assess those data. The student must independently establish this research program and be responsible for the public dissemination of the results of the analyses, through public presentations and through the peer-reviewed literature. The research program developed by the student will support the evaluation and assessment of the environmental impact of anthropogenic stressors in high priority ecosystems across the country, which can be highly contentious issues, imposing a high level of responsibility on the student with respect to the credibility of the work completed.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

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)

EDUCATION

The candidate must be currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a Doctorate program in Biology at the University of Ottawa for the Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 sessions.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in GIS, geomatics, geospatial analyses and spatial statistics.
• Experience with structured equation modeling.
• Experience with the techniques involved with compiling, assessing and analysing environmental monitoring data and the quality assurance/quality control processes required for their analysis.
• Experience providing guidance regarding spatial analysis techniques.
• Experience with the production of presentations, reports and manuscripts.

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

Willingness and ability to travel.

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

English essential

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KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the types of data generated by environmental monitoring programs and spatial analyses.

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

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.

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.

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Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

The onus is on candidates to demonstrate that they meet all of the above qualifications in order to receive further consideration.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

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 Canadian citizens.

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