Physical Scientist, Geoinformation

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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.

The Critical Minerals Geoscience and Data program at the Geological Survey of Canada conducts research aligned with the departmental priorities of Natural Resources Canada. Physical scientists work with geoscience information and other relevant data to support critical minerals research activities, data analytics, data management and prepare datasets and reports for dissemination. Project results are communicated to the department, other agencies, and the public through reports, publications, and datasets/maps.

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 two (2) permanent positions and two (2) temporary positions.

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: 4

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, computer science 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
- Experience in development of scientific datasets, technical reports, or maps.
- Experience compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and validating data from multiple sources.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
Master degree in a field related to the position

Degree equivalency

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of sound data management practices and advanced data analytics.

COMPETENCIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Integrity and respect
Teamwork
Initiative

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of principles and concepts of geographic information systems.
- Knowledge of geological concepts and processes.

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.