Research Assistant

4 days ago

Gatineau, Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada Full time

Environnement et Changement climatique Canada - Change Climate Branch, Canadian Centre for Climate Services
Gatineau (Québec)
STUDENT- This work term is expected to be from May to August 2024 (37.5 hours per week) with a possible extension.
**Closing date: 20 February 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**
- Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Non-Canadians living in Canada should have a valid Working Permit for Canada (proof will be required).

To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, you must meet the following criteria:

- Be recognized as a Master's or PhD student having full-time student status, for the entire period of the position, by the Canadian post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled (proof will be required).
- 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**:
1.Evaluating the performance of multi-model ensembles and QA/QC of climate indices based on a large variety of variables (e.g. sea ice concentration, sea ice thickness, wind, snowfall, sea surface temperature).
2.Reviewing and updating ClimateData.ca content, particularly dataset and climate variable descriptions, sector module and learning zone content.
3.Working with the ClimateData.ca team to plan new/additional content and coordinate review processes.
4.Developing guidance materials and learning tools on using climate data for adaptation to climate change.
5.Execute customized climate data extractions for adaptation to climate change.

**Work environment**:
The CCCS is an exciting organization within Environment and Climate Change Canada that has been established by the federal government to provide climate information and innovative decision-support tools to help build resilience to climate change in Canada. As a whole-of-government initiative, the CCCS aims to provide user-driven climate services based on authoritative climate data, with the ultimate goal of allowing Canadians to make climate-smart adaptation decisions leading to a more resilient Canada.
The student will also have the unique opportunity to participate in a collaborative effort between multiple federal government departments, other levels of government, and regional climate expert organizations.

**Positions to be filled**: 3

**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

EDUCATION
The student must be currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate program in a recognized post-secondary institution in atmospheric science, climate science, or other related discipline in a Canadian University.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities
1.Experience in science writing, particularly explaining complex topics in plain language
2.Experience analyzing climate or meteorological datasets.
3.Experience with scientific programming (e.g. Python, R, or shell scripting, etc.).

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

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of significant climate change impacts Canada will experience

ABILITY
Ability to communicate (orally and in writing)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
1.Team work
2.Initiative
3.Multitasking

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIECE
1.Experience working with Linux/Unix
2.Experience in statistical analysis of outputs of global or regional climate models (GCMs or RCMs).
3.Experience using climate projections to generate climate change impact information for stakeholders.
4.Experience in working with indigenous communities

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance

**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

Qualifications may be evaluated by a wide range of tools and methods. Consequently, a written exam, an interview, reference checks or other evaluation methods may be sought in this process. Applicants need to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for their e

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