Research Scientist - Geochemist - Mineral Prospectivity Mapping - Northern Canada

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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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Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

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 (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 (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 clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet ESSENTIAL AND ASSET education and experience factors listed in the Merit Criteria. Candidates must use the education/experience factors as a header and write one or two paragraphs for each, demonstrating how they meet them and citing concrete examples. 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. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. The information provided must enable the Selection Board Members to understand the types of position(s) occupied by the candidate, the period they occupied the position(s) and precise descriptions of the tasks performed for each position. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate that they meet the essential qualifications for these advertised positions will be considered further. Failure to provide sufficient information, by the closing date, will result in candidates being screened out."

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 earth 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:
- Quantitative geochemical survey data analysis
- Exploration 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

EEx1: Experience in developing, coordinating, supervising, and conducting research.
EEx2: Experience in data visualization, processing of multiple types of geochemical and other types of geoscience data, applying univariate and multivariate statistics, analysis and interpretation of regional or local-scale geochemical studies.
EEx3: Experience in using Geographic Information Systems and spatial data analysis tools.
EEx4: Experience writing scientific journal publications.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of methods and software for data visualization and processing of geochemical and other types of geoscience data.
Knowledge of statistical and spatial methods for analyzing geochemical data.
Knowledge of bedrock geology and mineral deposits of Canada.
Knowledge of QA/QC methods for determining if geochemical data are fit for visualization and modelling.
Knowledge of data-driven or knowledge-driven predictive modelling of mineral prospectivity.

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)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
AEx1: Experience with multiple knowledge systems bridging geoscience and Indigenous and traditional knowledge.
AEx2: Experience in interpreting data from, and preparing written reports on, regional- or local-scale geochemical surveys.
AEx3: Experience in the use of knowledge and data driven statistical integration models (Fuzzy Logic, Weights of Evidence, Random Forest) for providing exploration geochemical (lithologic and/or surficial) data layers for input into integrated models for mineral potential mapping.
AEx4: Significant* work experience in the field of advanced numerical analysis and interpretation of regional surficial and/or lithologic exploration geochemical data.

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

AK1: Knowledge of Python, R, MATLAB, or other high-level programing languages.
AK2: Knowledge of GIS processing procedures/integration modelling tools.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be selected to meet an employment equity gap.

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

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/.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be conducted.
A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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.