MSc Student in Geology, specializing in Sedimentary Provenance Analysis - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

This project involves the study of Early Jurassic sediments deposited in the Whitehorse Trough in northern British Columbia. The study will involve fieldwork in remote locations, to examine sections and collect samples throughout the lower part of the Laberge Group, where it lies in contact with the underlying Stuhini and Sinwa formations. These samples will then be processed for detrital zircon, to be analyzed by U-Pb geochronology and Hf isotopes to determine the age and provenance of the sedimentary grains. Future years may include the possibility for additional fieldwork. The project aims to determine the age of the oldest basin fill of the Whitehorse Trough, in order to constrain the onset of the formation of the basin and the tectonic events that caused it. This study will form part of a larger study of Mesozoic stratigraphy and tectonics as part of the GEM GeoNorth Program of the Geological Survey of Canada, and will be conducted in collaboration with the British Columbia Geological Survey.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree supervised by Dr Luke Beranek at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "of approximately 500 words outlining your interest in the position, and relevant education/experience."

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

• Currently enrolled or willing to enroll at the Memorial University of Newfoundland in a Master of Science program with specialization relevant to the duties of the position.

• Graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Environmental Science, 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 working in a laboratory or research setting.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of sedimentary geology, tectonics, and/or geochronology.

• Adaptability
• Initiative and self-motivation
• 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

The Department of Natural Resources Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability, and members of visible minority groups.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

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.

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html

Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. 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).

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Transcripts and a list of courses may be required.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Preference

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