MSc Student in Geography/Environmental Sciences,specializing in Permafrost Environments & Ground Ice - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The project for which this student is being hired involves the study of suspected buried glacial ice and deformed ice wedges in the Smoking Hills region, Northwest Territories. The study will be based on fieldwork planned for summer 2023, where vertical sections of buried ice exposed in active slumps will be sampled for ice chemistry, chronology (DOC and gas bubble CO2), and sediment content (mineralogy and geochemistry). This project seeks to resolve the age of two or more phases of glacial ice inundation of the area, the potential long-term stability of regional permafrost, and the nature of suspected glacitectonised permafrost. This work will contribute to our understanding of regional glacial history relevant to questions of mineral dispersal and ice sheet modelling as part of the GEM GeoNorth Program of the Geological Survey of Canada.

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 University of Ottawa.

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 University of Ottawa (Ottawa) in a Master of Science Geography program with a specialization in Permafrost Environments and Ground Ice, or a related discipline that requires research as part of the curriculum.

• Graduation from, or currently completing, a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Geography or Environmental Sciences 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.

• Fieldwork experience.

• Experience working in a laboratory setting.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of glaciers and glaciations

• Knowledge of permafrost

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of team.

• Ability to be self-reliant and reliable.

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 could be considered in priority.

• The student must be willing to undertake physically strenuous fieldwork in remote and rugged terrain.

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

• The student must be willing to travel in order to participate in fieldwork, and attend conferences/workshops.

• The student must be willing to carry out laboratory work and possess or obtain all required laboratory safety training.

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 completed or presently enrolled in may be required.

Preference

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