Science Planning Officer

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Assessment accommodation

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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.

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

Duties

The incumbent provides advice and support to the Director and science Program Managers and independently undertakes specific responsibilities in planning, monitoring, evaluating, reporting upon, and promoting the scientific programs of the division, using a broad knowledge of geoscience and specific understanding of the context and relevance to the division projects and programs. Identifies and advises on scientific linkages between government agencies, academic and private sector organizations. Identifies and helps to draw on funding opportunities that contribute to program priorities.

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 Calgary Division leads multidisciplinary geoscience and innovative laboratory-based research for the GSC and our partners, with a focus on Energy geoscience. We produce world-class geoscience that provide expert advice to inform sustainable energy and mineral development, environmental assessments, 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 energy sector and with scientific partners across Canada, guided by a philosophy of co-development.

Calgary Office: Located in the University Research Park across from the University of Calgary. There is easy access to transit, C-Trains, and major bus routes.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate PC-03 position; Science Planning Officer, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary.

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the PC-03 group and level within the Geological Survey of Canada - Calgary Division, at Natural Resources Canada, with various tenures, various language requirements and with various conditions of employment.

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)

► A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with an acceptable specialization in earth science, geology, chemistry, physics or some other science relevant to the position, such as geophysics, physical geography or environmental science.

Degree equivalency

Note: Experience must have been achieved through a working environment or a postgraduate university program, and not simply through a course or an educational program; Co-op and/or internship work terms and are included as work experience.

► Significant experience* in the planning and analysis of scientific projects or programs.
► Experience in developing reports, briefing notes and presentations.
► Experience developing partnerships or establishing linkages and collaborative activities with internal and/or external partners.
► Experience to provide advice and recommendations to management on research plans and activities.

*”Significant experience” is defined as at least two years (i.e. two planning/reporting cycles).

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

► Graduation with a Master of Science degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in geoscience.

Degree equivalency

► Significant experience working in an operational geoscience environment.

► Willingness to work overtime and travel when required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

► Knowledge of the application of geological or geophysical methods, tools and techniques, particularly with regard to conventional and unconventional energy systems.
► Knowledge of the mandate, priorities and programs of the Geological Survey of Canada, the Lands and Minerals Sector and Natural Resources Canada, and the role of geoscience.
► Knowledge of the principles and processes of effective program planning, delivery, evaluation and reporting.

► Ability to monitor, evaluate, report on and promote science programs.
► Ability to develop science-based plans and other planning and reporting documents.
► Ability to provide advice and recommendations to division management and others on research plans and activities.
► Ability to set priorities, as well as to reconcile competing priorities.
► Ability to communicate orally
► Ability to communicate in writing

► Initiative
► Judgement
► Adaptability
► Dependability
► Collaboration
► Attention to details

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

► Knowledge of the conventional and unconventional energy systems.
► Knowledge of renewable energy systems and the geoscience behind them.
► Knowledge of northern issues and research priorities in the Canadian Arctic.

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.

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

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interview(s) may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Asset qualifications may be used in the screening or selection process. Therefore, candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset criteria for education and experience.

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score and a top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

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/.

You must provide proof of your education credentials when requested.

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 communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled. Rescheduling will only permitted for accommodation measures or for other exceptional/extenuating circumstances, to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.