Machine Learning Researcher - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

RAP:
You are eligible for this Research Affiliate Program (RAP) if you meet these 3 requirements:
(1) you are a *full-time student in a post-secondary institution
(2) you are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
(3) you meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work
(*This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.)

LOCATION:
The regular location should be at an ECCC worksite location in Canada. If remote work / working remotely is approved, this location should be within commuting distance from an ECCC worksite location in Canada. Should a “Return to worksites” applicable to the successful candidate occur during the period of the job opportunity, the successful candidate may be required to report to an ECCC worksite for the continuation and duration of the job opportunity.

APPLICATION:
Before proceeding to the application step, prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully review this poster in its entirety, including the information and video in the links in the header of the poster. Likewise, candidates are encouraged to ensure that all the information in their applicant profile is complete and current (e.g., residence address(es), employment address(es), citizenship, education, *email address(es), etc.). (*If you provide a work or school email address, please provide an additional/personal email address as well.)

Duties

Research and develop machine learning models for producing historical and future projections of ocean waves and other climate variables. The work will involve manipulation of large volumes of data from climate models, as well as development and use of advanced statistical and mathematical methods to analyze data. The outcome of this work will support research carried out in ECCC’s Climate Research Division to characterize future changes in ocean waves, which has important implications for coastal and offshore infrastructure and operations and for climate change adaptation.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada is a science-based department, and we provide the science and technology information needed so that Canadians can make informed decisions about the environment. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada's science and technology work helps us to protect and conserve our air, water, wildlife and spaces.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Education:

Enrolled in a recognized post-secondary institution in a graduate program (Master’s or PhD program) in Computing/Data Science, Earth System Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in developing and applying deep learning methods.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

1 - Experience using convolutional and/or recurrent neural networks.

2 - Experience working in a High Performance Computing environment.

3 - Experience handling large datasets.

4 - Experience in the analysis of climate observations and/or model output.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:

Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Dependability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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 administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials (obtained outside of Canada) must provide proof of Canadian equivalency: https://www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice (French, English).

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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