PhD Student in Geosciences, specializing in co-seismic landslides - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The successful candidate will work with the supervisor and team of researchers to help develop an inventory of co-seismic landslides triggered by the 1946 Comox earthquake, and associated co-seismic landslide susceptibility map for Vancouver Island.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a doctorate degree at Simon Fraser University.

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 Simon Fraser University, in a PhD program, specializing in Earth Sciences.

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 in field and desktop-based terrain mapping.
• Experience in landslide identification and hazard assessment.
• Experience with geographic information systems.
• Experience preparing scientific reports.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of engineering geology.

• Capable of preparing reports of analysis and results.
• Capable of making effective presentations.

• Effective Interpersonal skills.
• Effective time-management skills.

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

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.

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.