Geospatial Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

Research work anywhere in Canada. Working with a supervisor, Geospatial Research Scientist, at the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation, Ottawa.

Graduate assistants are generally responsible for a specific body of research related to the outcomes of the program offering the assignment. Assistants with substantial Geographic Information System (GIS) training will be required.

In particular, projects will be seeking GIS support of all kinds at various levels of proficiency. This may include cartography, image analysis and interpretation, database construction, and data management and interpretation. Research activities may be related to flood inundation mapping using high resolution LiDAR datasets as a base, and a derived Height Above Nearest Drainage (HAND) model.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you.

The Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation is a part of the Strategic Policy and Results Sector of Natural Resources Canada. It is Canada's premier agency for geospatial information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geospatial data infrastructure, geospatial standards and policies, foundational data sets concerning Canada’s topographic information, and technology innovation by acquiring, interpreting and disseminating earth observation information.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Various language requirements

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Education:

• Enrolled or eligible to enroll in a geomatics related graduate program (Master or PhD).
• Graduation with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Engineering in Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Geodesy.
• Successful completion of courses in GIS technologies.
• Successful completion of courses in geomatics.
• Successful completion of courses in environmental studies, hydrology.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

EX1 • Experience working with vector and raster datasets.
EX2 • Experience in the creation and analysis of 3D datasets (e.g: digital elevation models, LiDAR, etc.).
EX3 • Experience using mapping software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper or MapInfo.
EX4 • Experience in air photo interpretation, satellite imagery analysis and processing or using specialized remote sensing software such as PCI Geomatica or ENVI.
EX5 • Experience programming with Python, C#, R, JavaScript or MATLAB.
EX6 • Experience performing research.

Knowledge:

K1 • Knowledge of spatial data processing and analysis
K2 • Knowledge of hydrology
K3 • Knowledge of the Height Above Nearest Drainage model

Competencies:

C1 • Problem solving
C2 • Thinking things through
C3 • Communication (oral and written)
C4 • Working effectively with others

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

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.

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Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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