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The duties include but are not limited to a combination of the following:
• Design, recommend, and implement methodologies to compile and manipulate large datasets. For example, datasets describing forest fires, weather, topography, vegetation, socio-economic factors, and human land use. Perform quality control on these datasets and apply to models relevant to wildland fire science.
• Develop, evaluate and implement fire behaviour models and build into computer applications and tools.
• Performs spatial data management and analysis using geographic information systems.
• Participate and lead in field data collection activities. And maintain and operate scientific instruments and equipment in the field.
• Develop, coordinate, and interacts with clients and researchers collaboratively to deliver knowledge mobilization related to wildland fire science and fire danger rating systems.
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.
The Great Lakes Forestry Centre (GLFC) is an internationally recognized forest science centre specializing in forest insect pest management, forest ecology, productivity, and impact of forest disturbances including wildfire. A diverse group of scientific researchers, policy analysts, and administrative staff work to maintain a creative and stimulating work environment. The research centre is located in the Great Lakes region with easy access to many outdoor activities during all seasons.
These positions will be located on-site at the Great Lakes Forestry Center, 1219 Queen St. E, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The work arrangements will follow current Government of Canada guidelines. Full-time work schedule, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week – extended or irregular work hours may be necessary, for example, for field-work and travel.
The intent of this process is to staff 3 term positions:
• Fire Analyst Programmer
• Fire Science Analyst
• Wildfire Research Analyst
Additionally, a pool of candidates (fully or partially qualified) may be established through this process to fill the same or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada.
Positions to be filled: 3
Your résumé.
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position such as environmental science (forestry, geography) or computer science (see Note).
Note:
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.
Experience:
EX1. Experience determining research sources, methods, techniques and practices.
EX2. Experience compiling, synthesizing and analyzing large datasets from scientific sources.
EX3. Experience in assisting with the preparation of scientific and technical papers.
EX4. Experience preparing datasets for computer modelling applications for the analysis of science-based data.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Abilities:
AB1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Personal Suitability:
PS1. Adaptability
PS2. Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Asset Education:
AEDU. Post-graduate degree from a post-secondary institution in a field of science related to the duties of the position.
Asset Experience:
AEX1. Experience in conducting field research.
AEX2. Programming experience such as developing, maintaining, or improving software with at least one high level language, including but not limited to Python, C, Java, R.
AEX3. Experience collaborating with operational fire management agencies.
Asset Knowledge:
AKN1. Knowledge of models and decision support tools important for management of forest fires in Canada (E.g. The Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System (CFFDRS)).
AKN2. Knowledge of the physical fire environment and its relation to fire behaviour and risk.
Asset Abilities:
AAB1. Ability to use programming languages for modelling, simulation or analysis of scientific data.
AAB2. Ability to use Geographic Information Systems including ESRI and open sources software in analysis and to produce databases, maps, and other digital products.
AAB3. Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to targeted audiences.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or women could be considered in priority.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1. Willing and able to travel within Canada and internationally, including travel by car, rail and air.
OR2. Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.
Reliability Status security clearance
A valid driver’s licence.
A medical examination from Health Canada certifying physical fitness for field work may be required.
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
All applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the person named below.
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. To that end, you must include a valid email address in your application. It is your 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 your responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
We will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.
Candidates are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications may be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Candidates do not need to meet any/all of the Asset Qualifications for consideration; however, possessing any/all of the Asset Qualifications may increase the likelihood of being considered for an appointment.
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 should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.
If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.
Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
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.