Flood Mapping and Climate Change - Fredericton, Canada - Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada

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Fredericton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Natural Resources Canada - Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation
Fredericton (New Brunswick)
This is a student position of 15-20 hours per week.

The hourly rate varies ($22.71 to $34.59) depending on the level of education, according to the Treasury Board student rates of pay.

Payments will be made in equal installments three times per year.
For further information on the organization, please visit: Canada Center for Mapping and Earth Observation

For further information on the rates of pay, please visit Rates of Pay

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit

Closing date: 24 March :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad and international students.
To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

Be recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled (Proof will be required) or eligible to enroll in graduate program at University of New Brunswick
Be the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

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

Duties:

The successful student will have the opportunity to interact with CCMEO staff, researchers and technicians. The day-to-day work will take place at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton campus).

Preference will be given to a Canadian citizen and a permanent resident of Canada.

Note:
This position will commence May 2023.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

A covering letter "maximum 2000 words"

Eligibility

You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:

You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution
You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum
You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work

This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution.

Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs.

See our site for additional details.

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

Education:

Currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in Master's or PhD program in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Department, University of New Brunswick.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience in analyzing and understanding geospatial data.
Experience in accessing and preprocessing spatial data.
Experience in computer program development in Python.
Experience in conducting literature reviews and summarizing information.
Experience in writing research reports and making scientific presentations.

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

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Computer programming
Knowledge of vector and raster data and 3D GIS
Knowledge of LiDAR
Knowledge of flood forcing factors

Competencies:

Interactive communication
Initiative
Adaptability
Teamwork

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):

Conditions of employment:

Security clearance of reliability may be required.

Other information:

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A written examination may be administered.
An interview may be conducted.
Reference may be sought.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.

Preference:

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

**We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.