Fire Risk RAP Student - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:
• Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
• Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled (proof will be required).
• Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum.
• Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Duties

The Northern Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, in collaboration with the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto, is looking for 6 graduate students under the RAP program for a research project on Fire risk and evacuation capabilities in isolated communities. The successful applicants will be part of a study focused on the analytical work to assess wildland fire risk to isolated communities (2 students), fire evacuation trigger analysis (2 students), and social science research on preparedness, wildfire smoke, and evacuation host communities (2 students). The project is aimed at potentially five study sites (communities) across the forested area in Canada; however, researches are not limited only to the selected communities as some researches will be at a national or regional scale.

The selected candidates will develop community-based approaches to integrate traditional knowledge’s in environmental monitoring, advancing methodologies to support fire risk assessment and evacuation trigger assessment 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 conduct survey among indigenous communities are all potential activities that can be included.

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

The posting is limited to students enrolled in (or who intend to enroll) in a master’s program within the faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environment Sciences and Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta as well as Faculty of Forestry at University of Toronto due to the partnership and collaboration between the Northern Forestry Centre, Canadian Forest Service and the University of Alberta and University of Toronto.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "Please submit a one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the essential qualifications."

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Education:
Must be a student enrolled in (or who intend to enroll) in a master’s program within the faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environment Sciences and Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta as well as Faculty of Forestry at University of Toronto.

Degree equivalency

Qualifications: (1) strong background in forestry, biology, geography, or human geography or related social science fields (Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous communities would be an asset); (2) strong writing communication skills; (3) qualitative (e.g. interviewing, surveys, focus groups) or quantitative (e.g. stats, programming, or GIS) skills; (4) knowledge and/or experience about wildfire or wildfire research; (5) teamwork.

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.

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Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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