Msc Student

Natural Resources Canada - Lands and Minerals Sector, Geological Survey Canada - North Division
Kingston (Ontario)
It is expected that the student will work approximately 15 - 20 hours per week for a two-year period (six semesters), from Winter 2024 (January) to Fall 2025 (December)
$24,000 (Scholarship of $24,000/year divided into 3 equal installments each year.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

**Closing date: 3 December 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Students enrolled at the University of Queens into a Masters program in Science in the Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering Department.

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work 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.

**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

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.

**Duties**:
Hired student will work with the supervisor and team of researchers to carry out field and laboratory work, sample analysis and participate in project discussion. Field work to take water samples and on-site measurements may possibly involve in deep mining pond or lake waters.

**Work environment**:
At Natural Resources Canada, you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. You would be supported to balance your work and life by offering you flexible work arrangements so that you meet your school requirements and project work achievements at the Natural Resources Canada.

**Intent of the process**:
The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree with Professor Matthew Leybourne at Queens University, Ontario.

**Positions to be filled**: 1

**Information you must provide**:
Your résumé.

A covering letter "In maximum 1 page, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications, explain your past research experience, and state why you are interested in the project."

**Education**:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in geosciences with a thesis. Must be enrolled or who have been accepted at the University of Queens into a Masters program in Science.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

- Laboratory experience in geosciences, including lab work and lab data analysis.

Abilities:

- Work in a laboratory to analyze samples
- Ability to prepare reports of analysis and results.

Personal Suitability’s:

- Teamwork
- Effective Interpersonal skills.
- Effective time-management skills.

Operational Requirements:

- Willing and able to work in a wild field environment for extended periods of time

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

Information on language requirements

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

- Experience in writing scientific manuscript
- Diving experience and training up to 5 meters.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance - NOTE: 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.

**Other information**:
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