PhD Student in Geosciences - Research Affiliate Program

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties

The successful candidate will work with the supervisor and team of researchers on a project about assessing and communicating volcanic hazard and risk in southwest British Columbia. This will include planning and implementing strategies for engaging with volcanic hazard and risk assessment end users (municipalities, First Nations, and emergency managers), exchanging information with end users, determining suitable strategies for presenting volcanic hazard and risk information, and co-preparing final hazard and risk communications products.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Ph.D. science degree at Simon Fraser University.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

• Currently enrolled or willing to enroll at Simon Fraser University in a Doctoral program, specializing in Geosciences.
• Graduation with a Bachelor of Science, with a specialization in Geology or other relevant specialization from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Graduation with a Master of Science, with a specialization in Geology or other relevant specialization from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.

• Experience in geoscience research.
• Experience in communicating science to a public audience.
• Experience preparing scientific reports.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of geoscience.

• Capable of preparing reports of analysis and results.
• Capable of making effective presentations.
• Capable of communicating scientific information to a public audience.

• Effective Interpersonal skills.
• Effective time-management skills.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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