Master's student - Specialization in mining mobile equipment - Research Affiliate Program

Update: The job advertisement closing date has been extended to November 22, 2023

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The project relates to the transition from diesel to electric equipment in the Canadian mining sector. The student will work with a team of engineers and technicians to better understand energy use from mining mobile equipment. The work will entail data analysis, modeling, and possibly field work to gather data from diesel and battery electric vehicles at minesites.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Your cover letter should be no longer than 1000 words and demonstrate how you have experience or knowledge in statistical analysis, as well as estimating fuel and energy consumption for mining mobile equipment. A separate essay to assess ability to communicate effectively in writing is required and should answer the following "The project relates to the transition from diesel to electric equipment in the Canadian mining sector, specifically focused on mobile equipment. In 500 to 1000 words, can you describe what are the motivations and challenges to electrification in mining?""

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Essential education:
- successfully completed a Bachelor of Engineering program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution
- currently enrolled or willing to enroll at Laurentian University in Sudbury ON as a full-time Master's degree student in Engineering specializing in mining, mechanical, mechatronics or other discipline relevant to the position.
*Note: Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status at Laurentian University, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- The student must have experience in statistical analysis.

Essential knowledge:
- Knowledge of mining mobile equipment.
- Knowledge of data analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of estimating fuel and energy consumption for mining mobile equipment.

Essential Abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of data modeling.

Competencies:
- Planning and organizing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:
- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.
- Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently
enrolled. (A proof will be required).
- Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

As part of this internship, the student will be responsible for their living expenses and accommodations, reside in Sudbury ON and work in collaboration with researchers at Natural Resources Canada.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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/.

The student may be eligible to apply for additional funding through Laurentian University.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to apply and to self-identify.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, 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.

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.

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.