Science Project Officer

Natural Resources Canada - Geological Survey of Canada
Ottawa (Ontario)
PC-03
$97,469 to $115,998
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada

**Closing date: 12 September 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

**Important messages**:
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Assessment accommodation

A sunset program is a specific type of funding arrangement characterized by its limited duration and external source of funds. These programs are not intended to be permanent and are typically associated with specific projects or initiatives. If a program is designated as sunset-funded, the period of employment in such programs does not count towards the three-year cumulative working period. This provision allows departments to manage temporary projects without the obligation of converting term employees to indeterminate status.

**Duties**:
The PC-03 science project officer will be assisting geoscience-related federal government funded research projects, i.e. related to surficial geology, bedrock geology, geophysics, geochemistry and energy. The PC-03 will be responsible for supporting the implementation of scientific project directions set by Science Managers and project operational requirements to ensure successful completion of project and program deliverables and outcomes. As research will take place in Northern Canada, particular attention must be paid to Northern policies relating to engagement with northerners and procurement.

The following are descriptions of the position duties:

- Ensures information in the project tracking system (e.g. activity workbooks and financial blackbooks) is up to date, liaising with Research Leads as required.
- Supports Managers with project budgets (in collaboration with financial advisor), exercises project management responsibility and financial authority when Managers are away.
- Works with Research Leads to develop procurement strategies and best contracting approaches with external service providers, works with Shared Services Office (SSO) and Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) to implement those strategies, and resolve procurement/ equipment, and other issues as they arise.
- Completes agreements with external collaborators and required amendments in a timely manner.
- Supports the scientific and operational requirements of projects, and works with Research Leads, Managers, and engagement staff in responding to project needs such as licensing and acquisitions.
- Promotes open communications by providing regular updates to Managers and GEM-GeoNorth Coordination Office (i.e. progress, deliverables, timing, information requests, suggesting agenda items for meetings, etc.).
- Works with scientists to ensure progress and that logistics-related issues and delays are managed and provides solutions to ensure timely delivery.
- Works with Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP) on managing Field Equipment Unit orders, shipping, returning equipment, samples, etc.
- Contributes to the development of horizontal procedures relating to logistics or finances that help standardize program operations.

**Work environment**:
At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee 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. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

**Intent of the process**:
**Positions to be filled**: 2

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in geology, or other science relevant to the position such as Earth sciences or geography.

Note:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Approximately two years of experience in the following:

- Experience in implementing scientific activities.
- Experience in preparing or contributing to scientific or technical reports or briefing notes.
- Experience in providing advice to management on science or technical operations or activities.
- Experience compiling in