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We are seeking a highly motivated MSc student to be part of a larger multidisciplinary forest genomics project. The broader aim of the project is to develop genomic selection for growth and adaptive traits to support the production of high quality, adapted seedlings in eastern Canadian black and red spruce. The student will acquire and analyze data obtained from wood increment cores and wood densitometry to establish links between growth and reaction of trees to climatic anomalies such as drought and frost. The student will further assess genetic control of these reactions and describe differences between genetic families and geographic origins in order to investigate the existence of adaptive patterns of climate resilience in red spruce. The student must be able to work efficiently in a multi-disciplinary environment and to exchange with research and end-user partners from different collaborating institutions.
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.
The intention of this selection process is to fill one student position.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
A covering letter "In maximum 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."
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Essential Education:
• Bachelor of Science in forestry, biology, environmental science, or other relevant fields.
• Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a MSc program in the Faculty of Forestry Geography and Geomatics at Laval University in Quebec City.
Essential Experience:
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities. The successful candidates are expected to have experience in:
• Experience conducting scientific research related to tree ring analyses in a forest genetics context.
• Experience in wood density assessment.
Essential Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to effectively communicate orally
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Essential Personal Suitability:
• Initiative
• Motivated
• Integrity and respect
• Adaptability
Asset Experience:
• Experience with basic programming such as R, SAS or Python languages.
• Basic experience in forest genetics.
Asset Knowledge:
• Knowledge forestry.
• Knowledge of statistics.
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.
• Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
• Willing and able to perform fieldwork*.
*For fieldwork, the student must be able to pass a Health Canada medical, and possess or obtain safety courses as needed, including first aid/CPR.
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.
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You must provide proof of your education credentials and a list of courses may be required.
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.
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
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 (Aboriginal 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 (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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. It is also your 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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.