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Reference number
RSN26J-017782-000267
Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-GEMS-672602
Location
Kingston (Ontario)
Employment tenure
It is expected that the student will work for a two year period (six semesters), from Spring 2026 (May) to Winter 2028 (January)
Salary
A bursary of approximately $27,500/year, which will be paid in 3 equal installments each year.
Who can apply
Students currently enrolled or willing to enroll in an M.Sc. program at Queen's University (Kingston) with a specialization in Geological Sciences.
To be considered for RAP opportunities, students must be:
1. Recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are presently enrolled (proof will be required) OR be a part-time student who is recognized by their academic institution as a having a disability;
2. The minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located; and
3. Enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of their curriculum.
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About the position
Duties
The project for which this student is being hired involves the study of vanadium-rich oolitic ironstones in Clear Hills area of northwest Alberta. Although the stratigraphy of the area is well understood, the sedimentology, paleoceanography, and origin of the metals (particularly vanadium) and vanadium mineralogy are poorly constrained. The study will focus on diamond drill cores through the Clear Hills ironstone deposit, and will refine the existing sequence stratigraphic model by incorporating mineral paragenetic controls on ironstone deposition. Moreover, the work will determine the mineralogic host of vanadium. This research will contribute to the regional geological understanding that is relevant to questions of mineralization and critical mineral deportment as part of the Targeted Geoscience Initiative program of the Geological Survey of Canada.
Work environment
The Geological Survey of Canada is part of Natural Resources Canada’s Geoscience and Earth Monitoring Sector. 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.
Intent of the process
The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree at Queen’s University.
Positions to be filled
1
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.
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Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing to carry out fieldwork and laboratory work, and possess or obtain all required safety training.
• Willing to travel in order to attend conferences/workshops.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
• Graduation with, or currently completing, a Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Science from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Willing and able to enroll at Queen’s University (Kingston) in a Master of Science Geology program relevant to the duties.
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EXPERIENCE :
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Experience sedimentology or sequence stratigraphy.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET KNOWLEDGE :
• Knowledge of ironstone depositional systems.
• Knowledge of chemical sedimentology.
• Knowledge of mineralogy and geochemistry.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
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Preference
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.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
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