Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

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.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Duties

Characterize critical flow fields affected by sea level changes in Dykeland ecosystems in Nova Scotia. Determine effects of climate change and associated sea level changes on salinity intrusions on culturally/economically important agricultural lands, and ecologically important marsh/wetlands. Determine where improvements in water flow control structures (sluices) is required to meet agricultural and ecological endpoints necessary to ensure ecosystem function and resilience.

Work environment

Laboratory and field environments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 Civil/Resource Engineering at Dalhousie Univ.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in hydrogeology
Experience in field hydrological measurement techniques
Experience in hydrological modeling
Experience in coastal water resource research

*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
Knowledge of computer programming and numerical hydrogeological modeling complex coastal environmental systems.

COMPETENCIES
Interactive communication
Team work.

ABILITIES
Ability to create web-based programs, data visualization, and to use application program interfacing.
Ability to conduct field work using hydrological/hydrogeological instrumentation.
Ability to conduct geophysical and thermal surveys and measure resistivity profiles using time domain techniques.
Ability to stream gauge and use remotely deployed water quality sondes and tide and wave pressure loggers.

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.

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.