Student - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Northern Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with the University of Alberta, is looking for 2 graduate students under the RAP program for a research project on integrated landscape management in Indigenous communities. The successful applicants will be part of a study focused on the application of methodologies to support integrated landscape management in the context of cumulative effects including ecological restoration and the development of sustainable wood-based bioenergy system. The project is aimed at potentially two study areas; one in northern Alberta and one in eastern Alberta.

The selected candidates will develop community-based approaches to integrate traditional knowledge’s in environmental monitoring, advancing methodologies to support cumulative effects assessment and monitoring at regional scales. The student should pursue opportunities to disseminate research findings through publications in scientific journals or conferences. Planning data acquisitions, pursuing field campaigns, and conducting survey among indigenous communities are all potential activities that can be included.

Work environment

All experimental work and analysis will be performed at the University of Alberta with some visits to The Northern Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service.

Participation in fieldwork activities may be required for up to one month per year. During fieldwork, the candidate may be exposed to inclement weather, insects, rough terrain and may need to wear cumbersome protective gear. Medical clearance may be required prior to potential field work.

Intent of the process

Students will be hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) with the purpose to accomplish research and complete a thesis or dissertation. Duration of the RAP will depend on academic level: Masters Students (1- 2 years). Extensions may be possible.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "A Letter of Interest including proposed research concept related to integrated landscape management in Indigenous communities."

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)

successful completion of a Bachelors Degree (for a Masters proposal) and have a strong background in geomatics, forestry or other related field with an interest in environmental monitoring AND are currently enrolled or intend to enroll in a graduate program at the Agricultural Life and environmental Sciences Faculty at the University of Alberta.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a multidisciplinary team or experience working with indigenous peoples or organizations

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Ability to use a geomatics software package.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

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

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 - 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.

Information on employment equity

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.

Applications should include a Cover Letter (including proposed research concept), CV (including publications and conference attendance if any), and a copy of academic transcripts.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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