Landscape Modelling Support Student - Research Affiliate Program

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to July 12, 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

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Duties

The project will benefit from geospatial-landscape modelling support. The candidate will work with Agricultural Census data and perform GIS data management/development tasks.

- Geospatial-Landscape Modelling support
- Statistical work with Agricultural Census data
- GIS data management and development

Work environment

The work environment will include an office research setting on the Central Experiment Farm (CEF) within the Ottawa Research and Development Centre (ORDC). The work environment will provide the opportunity for the candidate to utilize interpersonal communication skills with the project team and other AAFC employees.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Currently enrolled/or eligible to enroll in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution with specialization in: Geomatics and Physical Geography at Carleton University in the National Capital Region.

Degree equivalency

Experience acquiring and analyzing statistical data.
Experience with process-based geospatial modelling.
Experience using ESRI ArcGIS (10.x) and MS Office 2016.

*In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Canadian agricultural farming systems.

Teamwork
Interactive Communication
Analytical thinking
Planning and Organizing
Adaptability
Interpersonal Communication

Apply geospatial data in a geospatial-landscape modelling application.
Perform statistical Analysis of Agricultural Census data (MS Office – Excel 2016).
Ability to manage geospatial data utilizing ESRI ArcGIS (10.x) and Open Source GIS (QGIS) applications.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

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

Information on employment equity

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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