Reference Number
RSN20J-013780-000201
Selection Process Number
2020-RSN-EA-RAPBUR-LMS-199357-1
Organization
Natural Resources Canada
Year
2020-2021
Days Open
6
Classification
City
Vancouver
Type
External
Total
0
Employment Equity
0
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Screened out
0
(0%)
Screened in
0
(0%)
Employment Equity 0% 0
Screened Out 0% 0
Screened In 0% 0
Women 0% 0
Visible minority 0% 0
Indigenous 0% 0
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 0% 0
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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The selected student will work directly with researchers from the University of Victoria, the Geological Survey of Canada, Pacific Division and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Sidney, British Columbia.
The Public Safety Geoscience Program within the Geological Survey of Canada (Natural Resources Canada) carries our research work to keep Canadians safe from geohazard events such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. The selected student will carry out the following duties:
• Analyze imagery of coastal subaerial and submarine failure scars and deposits in Georgia Strait, BC;
• Assess and quantify potential failure volumes and modes of failure;
• Complete tsunami modelling of selected tsunamigenic failures to assess run-up and inundation of surrounding coastal areas;
• Make presentations at scientific conferences, workshops, and meetings;
• Write scientific reports;
• Publish research results as papers in peer-reviewed professional journals.
The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Earth Sciences with specialization in tsunami modelling at the University of Victoria.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "Candidates should write a cover letter that outlines their education and experience (see requirements below) and course work related to the position."
Contact information for 2 references.
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
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Victoria in a Doctor of Philosophy program in Earth Sciences with specialization in tsunami modelling, or other specialization relevant to the duties of the position.
• Successful completion of thesis(es) in tsunami modelling and/or evidence of publication(s) in tsunami modelling (minimum submission of manuscript(s) to one or more peer reviewed journals).
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• Experience in modelling of tectonic and/or landslide-generated tsunamis.
• Experience in interpretation and analysis of case study events.
• Experience of writing MATLAB codes to generate figures, tables and animations.
• Experience in writing scientific reports and articles.
English essential
Information on language requirements
• Knowledge of coastal hazard assessment.
• Knowledge of landslide modelling techniques.
• Knowledge of previous tsunami modelling studies in Canada and elsewhere.
• Knowledge of software used in tsunami modelling (including FUNWAVE-TVD, NHWAVE).
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective time-management skills
Experience developing Mild Slope Equations for tsunami modelling.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
The Department of Natural Resources Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups.
Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
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
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. 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).
A test and/or interview may be administered.
You must provide proof of your education credentials. 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/.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.
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 will be given to Canadian citizens.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.