Research Assistant (RAP)

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Duties

The successful candidate will analyse Arctic seabird nesting data distributed temporally (~50 years) and spatially throughout the Eastern Canadian Arctic to explore changes in common eider populations and linkages to climate change.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department that is mandated to protect and conserve our natural environment. Within the Wildlife Research Division, we conduct research to focus on the conservation and management of Canada’s wildlife, and inform protected areas development, policy, and the Canadian public.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 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

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

The student must be currently enrolled full time in a Master's program at a recognized university in a Department of Biology or another science relevant to the position with full-time student status.

Degree equivalency

*minimum of at least one year of experience in each of the following areas:

- Experience* manipulating, interpreting, processing, and/or analyzing temporal and spatial distribution data
- Experience* using at least one GIS professional software package (e.g., ESRI/ArcGIS)
- Experience* in the analysis and interpretation of Arctic nesting seabird data

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

- Knowledge of the study design and data collection of coastal survey data for Arctic nesting seabirds
- Knowledge of Arctic common eider biology and ecology is a strong asset

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Writing skills
- Time management skills
- Interactive communication
- Adaptability
- Independence

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 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.