Research Assistant Forest Management Planning - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

We are seeking a MSc student interested in developing objectives and associated indicators for strategic forest management plan. The successful candidate will join a team at the University of New Brunswick, Western University and Natural Resources Canada – Canadian Forest Service who are developing a long-term strategic-level forest management plans for a military base. The plan will accommodate military training needs, fire risk, environmental compliance (e.g. Species At Risk), and other values such as carbon storage, while considering the effects of climate change. The MSc student will research and develop objectives for vegetation management planning and develop and implement a network of inventory plots. The project provides an opportunity to develop novel indicators and methods to monitor those indicators for a unique planning environment. Results from this work will be used to inform land management locally, and to inform a national strategy for land management on military bases. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own research questions related to how novel forest management objectives can be met within a traditional planning environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) determinate position located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "in 500 words (maximum) NOTE: In 1 page, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications, explain your past research experience, and state why you are interested in the project."

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

Education
Bachelor of Science in natural resources management, forestry, landscape ecology, or equivalent.
Must be enrolled, or willing to enroll at the University of New Brunswick in a MSc graduate program.

Degree equivalency

Experience
-Experience conducting scientific research related to natural resources management, forest management, or landscape ecology.
-Experience writing research reports and documents.
-Experience preparing and delivering presentations.

In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

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

Asset Qualifications

Experience
-Experience planning and conducting scientific research in the field of forestry or forest ecology.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
-Knowledge of forest management planning.

Abilities
-Ability to effectively communicate orally.
-Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Personal Suitabilities
-Initiative
-Collaboration
-Integrity and respect
-Adaptability

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

Knowledge
-Knowledge of silviculture and vegetation management.
-Knowledge of objectives and indicators within the context of strategic vegetation management planning.
-Knowledge of basic programming in the R or Python languages.

Operational Requirement
Willingness to travel from home base for extended periods

Conditions of employment

-Possession of valid driver’s license.
-Reliability 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

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.

Preference

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