Geoscientist - Research Affiliate Program

Duties
CanmetENERGY-Ottawa is an energy research lab within the federal Department of Natural Resources. The Subsurface Energy Technology Group conducts research into energy technologies including geothermal energy. The duties of the position are to conduct technical and economic, and life-cycle analyses on enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) for the provision of electricity and heat for locations in northern Canada.
The work will include:
• Developing methods and models to evaluate EGS in the north and in various geological settings.
• Developing methods and models to evaluate the cost of EGS.
• Evaluating the life-cycle performance of EGS in the north.
• Writing reports and papers for publication, and developing and presenting presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Conducting lab work such as measuring rock properties (thermal, hydraulic, etc.).

Work environment
CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. There are four national laboratories under the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.At CanmetENERGY, we strive for organizational excellence and endeavour to put science at the service of all Canadians. CanmetENERGY also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.The position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within the National Capital Greenbelt. This location features forested trails and walking paths, as well as workplace wellness programs that include running, fitness and mental health initiatives.At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa we demonstrate our commitment to organizational excellence through our Gold Level Certification in the Organizational Excellence Standard provided by Excellence Canada. In 2022, CanmetENERGY-Ottawa was named a Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the fourth year in a row!Everyone is welcome! Natural Resources Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future.We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) student position.

Positions to be filled
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Reliability Status security clearance

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Education:
1. BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng in earth sciences or suitable engineering discipline.
2. Currently enrolled or willing to enrol in PhD in the Earth Sciences program at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS).

Experience:
1. Experience measuring and interpreting rock properties (e.g. thermal, petrophysical, radiogenic heat production, etc.).
2. Experience evaluating borehole thermal response tests.
3. Experience determining thermal gradients including accounting for paleoclimate effects.
4. Experience characterizing fractures (from borehole data and in the field) and hydrogeological properties of rocks.
5. Experience developing and using numerical models to evaluate geothermal resource potential (e.g. heat in place) and exploitation using EGS.
6. Experience preparing scientific reports and journal publications.
7. Experience preparing and presenting scientific presentations.
8. Experience presenting scientific material to non-expert audiences.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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