Geophysics Specialist

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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:
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We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

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. The GSC is proud to create a workplace that supports an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce at the ready to tackle current and future science challenges. The GSC provides a stimulating work environment with a passionate team and promotes work-life balance.

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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) permanent position.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), with various linguistic requirement and for various bilingual linguistic profiles, various security requirements, 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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.
The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1 - Recent* and significant** experience in leading, designing, permitting and conducting ground geophysical surveys.
EX2 - Extensive*** experience operating and maintaining ground geophysical field equipment.
EX3 - Experience in providing information in area of expertise to clients or stakeholders via two or more of the following types of material:
- Scientific publications or reports
- Presentations
- Project plans or proposals
- Information or training materials
EX4 - Recent* and significant** experience in computer processing of geophysical data and use of GIS software (ArcMap, QGIS etc.).
EX5 - Experience in database management activities and geophysical data archiving.

* Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last five (5) years.
** Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the execution of a diverse range of activities normally acquired over three (3) years.
*** Extensive is defined as the depth and breadth of experience spanning a minimum of two (2) years.

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

Education
Graduation with a graduate or post-graduate degree from a recognized university, with acceptable specialization in geophysics, geology, physics, engineering physics or other science relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience
AEX1: Experience leading or supervising the work of a group
AEX2: Experience managing contracts or budgets

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of common computer programming languages (e.g. C++, Python, R).
K2: Knowledge of principles and concepts of ground geophysical methods particularly seismic reflection and magnetotelluric techniques and their use in geological investigations.
K3: Operational knowledge of ground geophysical systems (including broadband seismographs, multi-channel recording systems and magnetotelluric systems).

Abilities & Competencies
A1: Ability to analyze and evaluate
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Judgement

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 candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women could be considered in priority.

Operational Requirements
• Be able and willing to travel, generally within Canada
• Maintain valid safety training
• Valid Driver’s licence

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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.