Seismic Analyst and Radionuclide Station Operator

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at the PC-02 group and level with various linguistic requirements and/or profiles and/or tenures within Natural Resources Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "It is your responsibility as a candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines how you meet each of the screening qualifications (i.e. Education and experience, both essential and asset) as well as a resume which is linked to the information in your cover letter. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. One suitable approach is to use each screening qualification as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that qualification is met. Failure to do so may result in your elimination from this appointment process."

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Proof of education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicdi.ca/. You may use CICIC’s on-line form at http://cicic.ca/691/ask-us-a-question.canada

Degree equivalency

Experience in the processing and interpretation of local and regional seismic data.
Experience participating in scientific projects.
Experience in analysing scientific data and preparing scientific reports.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of earthquakes and tectonics.
Knowledge of methods of collecting and processing geophysical data.
Knowledge of digital signal processing.
Knowledge of various data processing packages (e.g., Antelope, ObsPy, SAC, ArcGIS, GMT, SeisComP3) used for geophysical studies.

Ability to analyze and synthesize information and prepare reports on results;
Ability carry out assigned projects and work independently with minimum supervision;
Ability to participate in field operations in urban, rural and wilderness environments;
Ability to make presentations in public and clearly relay scientific information to a lay audience;
Ability to mentor and supervise students and casual employees;
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Judgment
Dependability

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

Education:

Master of Science (MSc) from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in Geophysics, earth sciences or another relevant field.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the analysis and the synthesizing of seismic data.
Experience with Python, Matlab or similar scripting packages.
Experience working with and manipulating large geospatial datasets in a Geographic Information System (GIS), or similar framework.

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Pre-employment medical
Valid driver’s licence
Willingness to perform independent technical work
Willingness to travel and work on scheduled, chartered and
government fixed wing and rotary aircraft, including military aircraft, and other modes of transport .
Available to be on call and respond as needed during off-hours

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions. Candidates may request to informally discuss their elimination at any point during the process.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be conducted.
A written examination may be administered.

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

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their references. Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

Please note that when the appointment process is finalized, a Notification of Consideration (First Notification) and a Notification of Appointment or Proposal of Appointment (Second Notification) will be posted on jobs.gc.ca. It is your responsibility to check for notifications on the jobs.gc.ca site to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion with the manager and/or recourse to be submitted to the Public Service Staffing Tribunal.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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