We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is a national, collaborative, multidisciplinary geoscience research program of NRCan’s Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) that enables innovation that is necessary to support a Canadian energy transition and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
This project involves the study of ultramafic rocks in the Cordillera of southwestern British Columbia and their potential to permanently sequester CO2 through mineralization reactions with silicate and hydroxide minerals. The study will focus on a poorly understood tract of serpentinized ultramafic rocks in southwestern British Columbia, nominally assigned to the Bridge River terrane. The study will use a combination of field mapping, geochemical and mineralogical characterization, and structural analysis at scales spanning from regional to microscopic. It will aim to understand: 1) the distribution and nature of ultramafic rocks in the area, including both protolith and alteration (serpentinization) mineralogy, 2) the timing of serpentinization, 3) the role of deformation on enhanced CO2-sequestration potential, 4) relationships between potentially correlative units, and 5) the stratigraphic framework and overall tectonic evolution of the Bridge River terrane. This position would involve field, office, and laboratory components, and conducting research as part of a collaborative CCUS study between the Geological Survey of Canada and Simon Fraser University.
The Geological Survey of Canada is part of Natural Resources Canada’s Lands and Minerals Sector. It is a national organization for geoscientific information and research. Its world-class expertise focuses on the sustainable development of Canada’s mineral, energy and water resources; stewardship of Canada’s environment; management of natural geological and related hazards; and technology innovation.
The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Doctor of Philosophy degree at Simon Fraser University.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Essential Education:
• Currently enrolled or willing to enroll at Simon Fraser University in a graduate program in Earth Sciences, Geology, or a related discipline that requires research as part of the curriculum.
Essential Experience:
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• Previous field experience
• Previous experience in use of analytical equipment (e.g., scanning electron microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma- mass spectrometry, X-ray diffraction)
Asset Education:
• Courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology/geochemistry/mineralogy/structural geology/tectonics/geochronology
English essential
Information on language requirements
Essential Knowledge/Experience:
• Knowledge or experience in fundamental geoscience disciplines, such as Structural Geology, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, or Tectonics.
Essential Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to be self-reliant and reliable.
• Capable of conducting field research in remote, mountainous areas
• Physically capable of hiking and traversing in rugged, mountainous terrain
• Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., Arc Map, Q-GIS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
•The student will be expected to deliver a Geological Survey of Canada Open file report and a peer-reviewed journal article, in addition to the thesis.
• The student may present the results of their research at a national and international conferences.
• The student may present the results of their research at program meetings
• The student must be able to pass a Health Canada medical
• The student must be able to obtain certification in Wilderness First Aid and acquire a Possession and Acquisition Licence
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (with no restrictions)
Reliability Status 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.
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.
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
You must provide proof of your education credentials. Transcripts and a list of courses may be required.
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/.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.