M.sc. - National Geological Fault Inventory of Canada

Natural Resources Canada - Lands & Minerals Sector - Geological Survey of Canada - GSC-Central Ottawa (Ontario) This MSc Bursary will start September 1, 2025 and end on March 31, 2027. Scholarship of approximately $25,000 in year 1 and $16,000 in year 2 ($41,000 total) divided into 5 semester installments. It is expected that the student will work approximately 10 to 15 hours per week for the RAP period. For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada **Closing date: 27 June 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time** **Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. To be considered for RAP opportunities, students must be: 1. Recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which they are presently enrolled 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**: This M.Sc. project “National Geological Fault Inventory of Canada” will focus on developing a geospatial database of Canada’s most significant bedrock faults, shear zones and deformation corridors. This will provide an essential evidence layer for critical mineral potential studies, and to act as a guide for focused 3D structural and stratigraphic modelling in zones identified as having high critical mineral occurrence and/or potential. The research will include an extensive literature search for structurally controlled or associated critical mineral systems examples along with a review of other national scale fault data set integration standards. The aim of the study is to increase our understanding of the tectonic relationships to mineralization from a structural geology and tectonics perspective. The fault compilation will be used as a framework for querying national scale relationships between critical mineral occurrences, related structures, and structural attributes. **Work environment**: At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. Canada’s governments depend on geoscience to inform policy, manage the country's landmass and develop its natural resources responsibly. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is the national organization for geoscientific information and research. Since 1842 the Geological Survey of Canada has produced cutting-edge, authoritative geoscience to support mineral exploration, climate change research, marine and coastal resilience, and natural hazards mapping. Our work supports decision-making in the mining and energy sectors, as well as national sovereignty, hazards risk management and more. The GSC is proud to create a workplace that supports an accessible, equitable, inclusive, and diverse workforce at the ready to tackle current and future science challenges. The GSC provides a stimulating work environment with a passionate team and promotes work - life balance. **Intent of the process**: The intention is to staff one student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree to be jointly supervised by Dr. Eric A. de Kemp (GSC) and a Canadian University professor. **Positions to be filled**: 1 **Information you must provide**: Your résumé. A covering letter "of approximately 500 words outlining your interest in the position and relevant education and experience." Essential Education: - Students who are currently enrolled or eligible to enroll in a MSc program at a Canadian University, with specialization in Earth Science, Geographic Information Systems or other relevant specialization. Proof will be required before the start date. Degree equivalency Essential Experience: - Experience identifying geological structures. - Experience describing geological deformation. - Experience working individually and in teams. **The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)**: English essential Information on language requirements Essential Knowledge in: - Geology - Tectonics - Geographic Information Systems Ess