About the position
Duties
This activity is part of a five-year Geological Survey of Canada project launched in 2024 to better understand the physical and geochemical properties of glaciolacustrine sediments in the Clay Belt of northwestern Quebec and northeastern Ontario. The research integrates fieldwork, sedimentology, geochemistry, and spatial analysis to address key questions regarding sediment distribution, provenance, and links to events during the last deglaciation.
Work environment
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. Canada’s governments depend on geoscience to inform policy, manage the country's landmass, and develop its natural resources responsibly. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is the national organization for geoscientific information and research. Since 1842 the Geological Survey of Canada has produced cutting-edge, authoritative geoscience to support mineral exploration, climate change research, marine and coastal resilience, and natural hazards mapping. Our work supports decision-making in the mining and energy sectors, as well as national sovereignty, hazards risk management and more. The GSC is proud to create a workplace that supports an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce at the ready to tackle current and future science challenges. The GSC provides a stimulating work environment with a passionate team and promotes work- life balance.
Intent of the process
The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a master’s degree supervised by Dr. Martin Roy at Université du Québec à Montréal.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
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.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
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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.
You need (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Education:
• Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a Master’s program at Université du Québec à Montréal (Montréal, QC) specializing in geology, Earth sciences, geosciences or other relevant specialization relevant to the duties of the position. Proof will be required before the start date.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in geology, earth sciences, geosciences, or other relevant specialization from a recognized post-secondary institution. Proof will be required before the start date.
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Experience:
• Experience working with GIS (ArcGIS)
• Fieldwork experience
In the context of student recruitment in the federal public service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
Knowledge:
• Sedimentology
• Geomorphology
• Glacial lakes
Abilities:
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate in English and French orally and in writing.
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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