Graduate Student - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

Duties: Project: Satellite-based water quality mapping is uniquely challenging for small and narrow inland waters due to small sample size, high local variation, and strong adjacency effects. This project will use aquatic and atmospheric radiative transfer modeling as well as empirical approaches to map water quality for small inland waters, estimate and propagate uncertainty from different sources, and use a optimal estimation methodology framework to detect point sources of water quality changes.

Work environment

Work Environment: Office and field sites in South Nation watershed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

Education
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Geography at University of Ottawa with specialization in in remote sensing of water quality.

Degree equivalency

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

Experience in Aquatic remote sensing
Experience in spatial statistics
Experience in water quality assessment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Programming for geospatial data processing, including Python, R, JavaScript, and their implementation in ArcGIS and QGIS software.

COMPETENCIES
Interactive communication

ABILITIES
Ability to create web-based programs
Ability to create data visualization
Ability to use application program interfacing
Ability to develop Python toolboxes in ArcGIS

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.