Geospatial analyst for development of Peary caribou habitat - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The research affiliate will help to address information gaps identified in a Peary caribou Knowledge Assessment developed by the Landscape Science and Technology Division of Environment and Climate Change Canada's Science and Technology Branch. The research affiliate will build a habitat quality index focusing on a local population unit within the high arctic distributionof Peary caribou. The habitat quality index will utilize geospatial layers with a focus on vegetation and snow characteristics in the region. The index will be validated by linking the habitat suitability index values to existing and extrapolated estimates of abundance and associated population growth rates.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces. The selected student will be conducting work as part of a broader research partnership between the National Wildlife Research Centre and the University of Sherbrooke and will work primarily from the University of Sherbrooke campus under the guidance ofmembers of the scientific research team.

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)

The student must be currently enrolled in a PHD program at a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in geomatics, geography, ecology or some other science relevant to the position.

The student must be capable of integrating multi-disciplinary concepts and information in a highly specialized analytical platform.

Degree equivalency

- Experience analyzing and interpreting ecological data (e.g. population monitoring).
- Experience manipulating and managing geospatial data.
- Experience processing geospatial data to extract and summarize ecological data using various modelling platforms (e.g ArcGIS).

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

Bilingual - Imperative

Information on language requirements

- Knowledge of arctic ecosystems and impacts of climate change on wildlife species including Peary caribou

- Ability to interpret and analyze results of geospatial analyses and summarize them in a report.

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

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes.This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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