Research Scientist - Environmental Cumulative effects/Impact Assessments (Geochemistry)

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Assessment accommodation

IMPORTANT NOTE: All Research Scientist (RES) appointments are incumbent based. Therefore, the level of the position is determined by the qualifications/accomplishments of the successful candidate as determined by a committee.

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We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

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. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada, you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to fill 1 SE-RES position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada (with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (indicate the possible staffing methods (imperative and/or non-imperative), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements (indicate the appropriate requirements), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,500 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. essential education and experience qualifications). For the experience criteria, please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The candidate must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience."

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

Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of natural sciences in one of the specializations* listed below or other specialization related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification. (See Note 1):

*Acceptable specializations:
- Exploration Geochemistry
- Environmental Geochemistry

Note:
1. The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master's or bachelor's degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.

Productivity/Recognition
Productivity or recognition includes developmental work leading to the issue of patents, copyrights, or the creation of improved varieties, functions, or designs, and/or recognition by the professional community in the research environment. It also refers to recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, or other communications resulting from:
• Research, experimental development, or tasking associated with operational equipment and problems;
• Operational research and scientific analysis; and,
• Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Degree equivalency

Experience in developing, coordinating, supervising, and conducting research.
Experience in the implementation and interpretation of regional or local environmental or exploration geochemical studies.
Experience in using geographic information systems and/or statistical data analysis tools.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of field methodologies and technologies to assess geoscience baseline conditions.
Knowledge of mineral exploration methods involving geochemistry used in Canada
Knowledge of bedrock geology of Canada.
Knowledge of various geochemical sample media collection, preparation protocols, and analytical dissolutions and instrumentation.
Knowledge of modern Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures.

Leadership
Ability to communicate in writing and orally

Judgement
Interpersonal relationship
Creativity
Values & Ethics

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

AEx1: Experience with multiple knowledge systems bridging geoscience and Indigenous and traditional knowledge.
AEx2: Experience in conducting, interpreting data from and preparing written reports on, regional or local geochemical surveys in temperate or cold regions.
AEx3: Experience using state-of-the-art portable geochemical and/or mineralogical instruments.
AEx4: Significant* work experience in the field of exploration or environmental geochemistry.

* Significant is defined as approximately 3 years of experience within the last 6 years.

AK1: Knowledge of statistical data analysis and display, and spatial data analysis and presentation methods.

** The operational requirements and the conditions of employment will vary depending on the position being staffedbut may include: **
• Willingness and ability to travel (within and/or outside Canada).
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Willingness and ability to work in the field and in the laboratory.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Driver license
Pre-employment medical assessment for scientific fieldwork

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Communication for this process will be sent by email. Candidates must check their email accounts frequently as there may be new communication regarding this process or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when selecting a candidate for appointment.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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