Space Exploration Development Internship (Planetary Exploration) - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Selected students must provide a recent copy of their transcript.

The student must be available to work from May 10, 2022 to August 19, 2022.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and who possess the required qualifications could be contacted for other similar internship opportunities for other terms (Fall/Winter).

Duties

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is recognized worldwide for its support to the exploration of space, and is actively contributing to several missions throughout the solar system. As part of its program for the exploration of the Moon, CSA has launched a new initiative known as the Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP). This program prepares Canada’s space sector for lunar exploration by offering a wide range of opportunities for Canadian science and technology activities in lunar orbit or on the Moon's surface. To help the development of this program, the student will be asked to carry out the following tasks:

- Literature review on planetary science topics (e.g. summary of potential lunar landing sites proposed by the international community, defining the state of knowledge for specific planetary science instruments, etc.);
- Work on a specific project to be defined with the supervisor at the start of the contract.


Depending on the workload required for the tasks listed above, the student will also be required to assist the Planetary and Space Astronomy Space Exploration Development group in managing information and operational activities such as:

- Sorting information resulting from study contracts, e.g., reports and other documents, using the CSA corporate information management (Livelink) web-based system. Basic scientific and technical understanding of the context of the reports will be essential.
- Assist in the logistics of planning and holding various meetings (e.g. prepare Power Point presentations). Good communicating skills are an asset.
- Research into a specific topic and prepare a summary of study reports and other documents.
- Other administrative tasks to support group activities as required.

Work environment

LOCATION: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and until further notice, our teams currently work virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected.

Intent of the process

We intent to offer a full time or part time student work opportunity during the Summer 2022 semester.

This process could serve to meet similar needs for opportunities during Fall 2022 (part time) and Winter 2023 (part time).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
The student must currently be enrolled full-time in a discipline relevant to planetary science and/or space exploration.

The student must have completed at least two 2 academic years at the university level in this field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.

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

Experience with the ArcGIS geographic information system and coding languages (e.g., Python).

Experience with planetary exploration mission development and/or operations

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Good interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills.

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

ASSETS
Bilingualism (English and French)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - The chosen candidate must undergo a security screening.

All employees of the core public administration, including students, 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

INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT TO BE VACCINATED:

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.

*Details regarding the obligation to be vaccinated: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html
** Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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