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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.
NRCan has transitioned to a hybrid work environment which offers employees the opportunity to telework and work from the designated work location, subject to operational requirements. This position will require an in-office presence for a minimum of three (3) days a week.
This Physical Scientist position assists with and conducts technical activities and scientific research in the fields of terrestrial and marine seismology, including field and/or laboratory work, application, and/or development of mathematical and computational tools for processing and interpreting predominantly passive seismic datasets, in addition to more general geophysical data.
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is part of Natural Resources Canada’s Lands and Minerals Sector (LMS). 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. Office space and computing facilities will be provided at Pacific Geoscience Centre, which is the Sidney, BC, office of the Pacific Division of the Geological Survey of Canada.
The intent is to staff one (1) position at the PC-02 group and level, as one of Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, or Specified Period. The position is located at 9860 West Saanich Road, Sidney, British Columbia.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar PC-02 positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual Imperative or Non-Imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC,CCC/CCC, etc.), locations and conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled: 1
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Essential 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.
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.
Essential Experience:
• Experience in independently conducting assigned projects (i.e., project management).
• Experience managing geoscience data.
• Experience in dealing with seismic datasets, including processing, quality control, or data archiving.
• Experience with seismological instrumentation, including planning a deployment, carrying out the deployment, or recovering the equipment.
• Experience in writing scientific reports or articles.
• Experience in use of computer programs for time series analysis, seismic imaging, or earthquake detection and location.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Essential Knowledge:
• Knowledge of geophysical instrumentation (seismic).
• Knowledge of geoscience data modeling, data analysis or quality control methods.
• Knowledge of the processing and analysis of passive seismic data.
• Knowledge of software packages and scripting languages used for seismic data analysis and visualisation.
• Knowledge of Linux-based computer systems.
Essential Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to assess requirements, advise and coordinate seismological fieldwork
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Essential Personal Suitability:
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Judgement
Reliability Status security clearance
• Willing and able to participate in fieldwork activities outside the office (for durations up to 4 weeks).
• A pre-appointment medical clearance in accordance with Treasury Board Occupational Health Evaluation Standards for field work.
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
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/.
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.
Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.
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.