Research Assistant - Peterborough, Canada - Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada

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Peterborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada - Environment and Climate Change Canada - Water Science and Technology
Burlington (Ontario), Peterborough (Ontario)

For further information on the organization, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada

Closing date: 25 August :59, Pacific Time

Important messages:

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.

Assessment accommodation

The student must have graduated with a bachelor's degree in Science in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, environmental sciences, or a related field.

The student must be currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a MSc program at the Trent University in Environmental and Life Sciences.

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.

A two page research proposal including background, objectives, and methods.

Duties:

The project is in collaboration with professor Holger Hintelmann, School of the Environment, Trent University where parts of the research will be carried out

Work environment:

The work will be completed in collaboration between Trent University (Peterborough, ON) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (Burlington, ON).

While in Burlington, the student will be housed at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters (CCIW), which was established in 1967 and accommodates over 600 staff from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Located in southern Ontario along the shoreline of Lake Ontario, the Canada Centre for Inland Waters (CCIW) was established in 1967 and accommodates over 600 staff from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

CCIW Aquatic Contaminants and Water Hydrology and Ecology scientific staff conduct field and laboratory activities aimed at better understanding and predicting the effects of contaminants and other substances on aquatic ecosystems.

The sources, fate and impacts of nutrient and other contaminant loading from agricultural, land use change and municipal wastewater are studied in sediments, groundwater and surface waters.

CCIW is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace.

All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

Intent of the process:

The student will work out of both the Trent University campus and Canada Centre for Inland Waters and will need to fulfill any requirements to complete a Master of Science, including taking courses, and writing and defending their thesis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Experience:

Experience in the laboratory analyses of low level mercury and methylmercury in environmental samples such as water, snowmelt, fish, and seals.

Experience with clean techniques to collect environmental samples for mercury and/or metals analyses.

Experience in collecting, compiling, and analyzing scientific datasets using spreadsheets and statistical software, such as R.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of mercury cycling in the environment.
Knowledge of instrumentation used in mercury and methylmercury analyses.

Knowledge of statistical analyses such as analysis of variance and multivariate analysis and demonstrated proficiency with R or another statistical program.

Personal Suitability:
Adaptability
Concern for Safety
Planning and Organizing Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Teamwork Skills

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):
Operational requirements
Ability and willingness to travel to Burlington, Ontario.
Ability and willingness to work in laboratory and/or remote field environments for extended periods at a time.
Ability and willingness to use boats, helicopters, and snowmobiles for field work after receiving suitable training.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous chemicals using appropriate safety equipment after receiving suitable training.

Conditions of employment:

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the po