Isotope Geochemist/Geochronologist

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Assessment accommodation

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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

A pool of 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), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual (Imperative and/or Non-Imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "It is your responsibility as a candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines how you meet each of the screening qualifications (i.e. Education and experience, both essential and asset) as well as a resume which is linked to the information in your cover letter. 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. Rather you must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. One suitable approach is to use each screening qualification as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that qualification is met. Failure to do so may result in your elimination from this appointment process."

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.

Productivity or recognition is required for all positions in the Research Scientist sub-group (SE-RES) (Revised October 1, 1999).
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 of 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;
- Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Degree equivalency

Experience developing research projects, including implementation and delivering scientific results, in the field of isotope geochemistry or geochronology as applied to crustal geological or mineral deposit studies;
Experience presenting research results to the scientific community through oral presentations and publications in recognized scientific journals;
Significant experience* in performing isotopic analyses using thermal ionization or multi-collector inductively coupled mass spectrometers;
Experience preparing geological samples for isotopic analysis in an environmentally-controlled clean laboratory.
*Significant experience means independent operation and tuning of mass spectrometers gained over a period of at least two years, within the last five years.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of analytical techniques and applications of thermal ionization or multi-collector inductively coupled mass spectrometers in the Earth Sciences,
Knowledge of the theories and principles of isotope geochemistry and geochronology.
Knowledge of methods for data analysis and assessment of isotopic data.
Knowledge of geochemical and mineralogical methods and their application in integrated isotopic studies.
Knowledge of geological principles and their interpretation.

Ability to conduct research studies as an isotope geochemist/geochronologist specialist member of multidisciplinary teams of earth scientists.
Ability to develop new research approaches and novel analytical methodologies in the field of thermal ionization or multi-collector inductively coupled mass spectrometry.
Ability to lead research within a laboratory.
Ability to supervise activities and staff in a laboratory setting.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Strategic thinking
Initiative
Effective interpersonal relationship skills
Collaboration

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

Graduation with a PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of Earth Sciences with a specialization in isotope geochemistry.

Degree equivalency

Experience applying statistical analysis to research problems.
Experience with data management.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mass spectrometric instrumentation.
Experience conducting geological field studies.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance
Willingness to work in a laboratory
Willingness to and ability to undertake fieldwork in diverse environments
Willingness and ability to travel

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

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.

Proof of education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicdi.ca/. You may use CICIC’s on-line form at http://cicic.ca/691/ask-us-a-question.canada

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.