About the position
DutiesThe successful candidate(s) will undertake remote sensing research in the National Wildlife Research Centre – Landscape Science Divisions’ geomatics lab. The work will support work under the Natural Climate Solutions project focusing on carbon and wetland mapping.
Specifically:
•Assess Earth Observation and bioclimatic predictor variables that can contribute to the identification of wetland ecosystems across Canada, particularly in the sub-arctic and arctic,
•Investigate machine learning classification and regression methodologies
•Designing remote sensing predictor variable testing experiments and preparing research protocols, including scripting, data acquisition, pre-processing, data storage
•Designing bioclimatic predictor variable testing experiments and preparing research protocols, including data acquisition, pre-processing, data storage
•Scripting and refining remote sensing Earth Observation processing and pre-processing as well as machine learning classifications in python and R
•Data analyses and communication of results
Intent of the process
This is a student position of 10-20 hours per week, for a 1-year period starting Summer 2026 with opportunity to renew for an additional 1 or 2 years.
Positions to be filled
2
Important messages
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria by the date of appointment:
- Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status). Individuals pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting applications are encouraged to apply, as proof of enrollment will only be required prior to the start date.
- Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum.
- Be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
The Student must be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a graduate MSc program with full-time student status in a relevant field specialization in Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Data Science or Geography.
Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must return to full-time studies for your next academic term.
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Experience:
Experience acquiring and processing satellite imagery.
Experience working on Canadian wetlands ecosystems, including northern wetlands (on the job experience).
Experience classifying satellite imagery into landcover classes related to wetlands ecosystems.
Experience scripting in Python and R for processing satellite imagery.
Experience implementing and testing machine learning algorithms for image analysis
Experience with statistical analysis related to remote sensing processing (course work AND on the job experience).
Experience in advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) processing and analysis of SAR dual-polarimetric and compact polarimetric predictor variables.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively orally’
Personal Suitabilities
-Initiative to work independently with minimal supervision
-Work effectively with others in a collaborative multidisciplinary research team.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
On the ground / fieldwork experience in wetland environments including northern peatlands of Canada
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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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
- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references
- A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.