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The candidate will apply quantitative, geospatial, and modelling expertise to support the primary research objectives within the carbon accounting and fire research group. This will involve collecting, processing and analyzing data related to fire disturbance dynamics; developing, adapting, and running the simulation models of fire impacts on forests; presenting results in scientific journals and internal reports; responding to internal and external requests/enquiries from clients and other researchers regarding fire-carbon interactions.
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. 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 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 intent of this process is to staff one (1) position located in Edmonton, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
Education
• Graduation with an advanced degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in renewable resources, forestry, ecology, environmental science, or some other science relevant to the position.
Experience
· Running and modifying process-based carbon cycle models and/or fire models and interpreting their outputs
· Compiling, synthesizing and analyzing carbon stocks and fluxes from diverse sources
· Using a scripting language (R, Python, etc)
· Writing reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
· Communicating research findings to diverse audiences
· Processing spatial datasets
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
· Of forest carbon and fire dynamics
· Of data gathering, analysis, testing methodologies, practices, and techniques
· Of research advances/activities within a field of forest fire-carbon interaction nationally/internationally
· Of research methodologies
Abilities & Competencies
· Demonstrating integrity and respect
· Thinking things through
· Working effectively with others
· Showing initiative and being action-oriented
· Ability to communicate effectively orally
· Ability to communicate effectively in writing
· Conduct statistical analyses and studies
Personal Suitability
Focus on results
Thoroughness
Experience
Experience with spatial statistics
Knowledge
Knowledge of the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System (CFFDRS) and it’s subcomponents
Knowledge of disturbance ecology
Knowledge of the concepts of wildfire risk assessment
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The work requires long periods of sustained attention to a computer screen
Other Conditions of Employment
Valid driver’s licence
Willing and able to travel
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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.
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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.