MSc Student - Submarine landslides and seabed geological hazards - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The outputs of this student position will be a thesis manuscript and one peer reviewed publication summarizing the following (project scope may change with data availability and depth of focus on particular aspects)
• Primary objective: Detailed assessment of sediment cores, bathymetry and subbottom data to determine past history of hazardous landslide and flooding events associated with the Nass River submarine channel
• Secondary objective: Delineating and classifying geohazards (and establishing relative dates if possible) using available bathymetry data, subbottom data, and physical samples (cores and grab samples) in Portland Inlet/Portland Canal.

Specific Tasks:
1. Conduct a thorough literature review on regional settings and seabed geological hazards.
2. Compile multiple datasets as needed for the detailed investigation
3. Establish a chronology of landslides and seabed hazards around the Nass River submarine channel system
4. Complete the classification of landslide features in Portland Canal/Portland Inlet.
5. Participation in fieldwork as required

Work environment

The Geological Survey of Canada is part of Natural Resources Canada’s Lands and Minerals Sector. It is a national organization for geoscientific information and research. Its world-class expertise focuses on the sustainable development of Canada’s mineral, energy and water resources; stewardship of Canada’s environment; management of natural geological and related hazards; and technology innovation.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree at the University of Victoria.

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 the University of Victoria in a Master of Science program with a specialization in Geosciences or a related discipline that requires research as part of the curriculum.
• Graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience or another 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 using GIS and remote sensing software, such as ArcGIS, for compiling and manipulating geoscience data.
• Experience with Python computer programming language to create scripts for data processing/analyses.
• Experience in working with sub-bottom profiles for basic geological interpretation
• Experience with sediment core logging/interpretation
• Experience in synthesizing geoscience data.
• Experience with BC Coast marine geoscience data

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

• For fieldwork, the student must be able to pass a Health Canada medical, and possess or obtain safety courses as needed, including first aid/CPR, etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of marine geological hazards including landslides and turbidity currents.

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.

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

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/.

Preference

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