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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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

The ability to effectively communicate in writing may be assessed throughout your application (Résumé and answers to the screening questions).

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. Canada’s governments depend on geoscience to inform policy, manage the country’s landmass and develop its natural resources responsibly. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is the national organization for geoscientific information and research. Since 1842 the Geological Survey of Canada has produced cutting-edge, authoritative geoscience to support mineral exploration, climate change research, marine and coastal resilience, and natural hazards mapping. Our work supports decision-making in the mining and energy sectors, as well as national sovereignty, hazards risk management and more.

Northern Canada Division leads multidisciplinary geoscience and innovative laboratory-based research for the GSC and our partners, with a focus on Canada’s North. We produce world-class geoscience that contributes to sustainable resource development, public safety, and strengthening understanding of Canada’s onshore and offshore lands and provide expert advice to inform sustainable mineral development, environmental assessment and land-use decisions. We operate state-of-the-art laboratory facilities that undertake collaborative research with GSC programs. We build strong relationships in the North and with scientific partners across Canada, guided by a philosophy of co-development.

Ottawa office: Located across from Dow’s Lake in the heart of Ottawa, we are close to greenspace and the Rideau Canal. Take runs at lunch or skate to work. With only a quick walk to Preston Street, so you can enjoy the culinary delights from many restaurants. There is also easy access to transit, trains to major bus routes. Easy access to the Queensway helps ease the daily commute! Our location offers numerous benefits to both the nature lover, and the adventurous.

The GSC's Quebec City regional office is located at 490 de la Couronne Street, in the heart of a vibrant neighbourhood and is a French-speaking office. The building is close to restaurants, parks, walking and running paths, etc. Employees have access to amenities such as showers, locker rooms, a gym and a secure bike room, allowing them to enjoy year-round activities. In addition, the Quebec City regional office is responsible for two national science programs, the Environmental Geoscience program and the Groundwater Geoscience program. The office has strong expertise in metallogeny, natural hazards, structural geology, geophysics, and other areas. It also conducts studies in the fields of isotope geochemistry through its world-class laboratory. The office is also recognized for its expertise in geoinformation and data management.

For more information on the GSC, please visit : Geological Survey of Canada https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-and-data/research-centres-and-labs/geological-survey-canada/17100

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Ottawa. The position in the Quebec City office is anticipatory however, a pool of candidates may be created to fill positions in the Quebec office.

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the SE-REM group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), with various language requirements, various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Education:
E1: Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognised postsecondary institution in a field of natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification.

The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master’s or bachelor’s degree coupled with acceptable research, training and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree calibre.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1 - Extensive experience* in managing a range of scientific research activities related to geoscience or geology or other scientific fields relevant to the position.
EX2 - Extensive experience* in providing strategic advice to senior management, such as related to science policy options or scientific program development.
EX3 - Experience in the planning and managing of human** and financial*** resources.
EX4 - Experience in developing and delivering collaborative research initiatives with various partners or stakeholders.

*Extensive experience is defined as three (3) years of experience acquired in the last seven (7) years.
**Managing human resources is defined as applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work, managed and assessed performance and ensured development and training needs of employees are met.
***Managing financial resources is defined as applicants must show evidence of managing and being accountable for a budget. This experience is defined as being responsible for sound financial planning, forecasting and reporting.

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

Asset experience:
AEX1 - Experience in managing laboratories.
AEX2 - Experience with managing Northern, mineral resource, public safety and/or environmental science programs.
AEX3 - Experience with environmental assessment.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1 - Knowledge of domestic and international earth science directions and policy and program framework for geoscience.

Key Leadership Competencies:
KLC1 – Create vision and strategy
KLC2 - Mobilize people
KLC3 - Uphold integrity and respect
KLC4 – Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
KLC5 – Promote innovation and guide change
KLC6 - Achieve results

Abilities:
A1 – Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2 – Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal suitability
PS1 – Adaptability

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

Asset knowledge:
AK1 - Knowledge of the overall science program, stakeholders and mandate of the Geological Survey of Canada.
AK2 - Knowledge of project planning and operational principles within geoscience research programs.

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including overtime.
- Willingness and ability to travel when required.
- Willingness and ability to telework if required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or women could be considered in priority.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

A written exam may be administered.
An interview may be conducted.
A reference may be sought.

Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.