Research assistant in sea ice modeling

Reference Number
DOE21J-020038-000401

Selection Process Number
21-DOE-QUE-EA-386519

Organization
Environment and Climate Change Canada

Year
2020-2021

Days Open
6

Classification

City
Dorval

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
28

Employment Equity
17 (60.7%)

Screened out
21 (75%)

Screened in
7 (25%)

Applicant Submissions (28)

Employment Equity 60.7% 17

Screened Out 75% 21

Screened In 25% 7

Employment Equity(17)

Women 46.4% 13

Visible minority 25% 7

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 75% 21

French 25% 7

Status

Citizens 82.1% 23

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Research assistant in sea ice modeling - Research Affiliate Program

Reference number: DOE21J-020038-000401
Selection process number: 21-DOE-QUE-EA-386519

Environment and Climate Change Canada - Science & Technology Branch
Dorval (Québec)
$16.49 to $24.77 per hour (varies as per the level of education and experience: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/pay/rates-pay/student-rates-pay.htmland relevant experience.)

For further information on the organization, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada

Closing date: 22 February 2021 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Non-Canadians living in Canada must have a valid work permit for Canada.
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must
meet the following criteria:
- Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary
academic institution at which you are currently enrolled.
- Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is
located.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties

Based on sea ice velocity data from the Radarsat ice tracker, the research assistant will develop a Python code for calculating the sea ice deformations (spatial derivatives of the sea ice velocity). Moreover, the assistant will develop another Python code for evaluating the simulated deformations from the regional ice ocean prediction system. Finally, the assistant will have to communique the result of his(her) work orally and in writing.

Work environment

If conditions allow it, the work will take place at the Canadian Centre for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction (CCMEP) in Dorval, Québec. The research assistant will work as part of the numerical environmental prediction research group.

Intent of the process

The intention of the process is to offer an opportunity around May 3 to August 20, 2021.

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:
The student must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in computer science or computer engineering or software engineering.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Experience in Python programming
EX2. Experience with shell scripts

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

Various language requirements
Capable of working in the two official languages (French and English).

Information on language requirements

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.