Remote Sensing Analyst

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Lacombe (Alberta), Lethbridge (Alberta), Agassiz (British Columbia), Summerland (British Columbia), Brandon (Manitoba), Morden (Manitoba), Fredericton (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Kentville (Nova Scotia), Guelph (Ontario), Harrow (Ontario), London (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), Québec (Québec), Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), Sherbrooke (Québec), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan), Swift Current (Saskatchewan)
$24.62 to $37.53 per hour (Master's $24.62 to $30.99, Doctorate $28.99 to $37.53. Varies as per the level of education and experience.)
For further information on the organization, please visit Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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

**Closing date: 31 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time**

**Who can apply**: Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.
- Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum.
- Be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.
- Be able to get a written approval of the academic Ph.D. or M.Sc. supervisor for working as a RAP student while working on your thesis.

**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. Assisting with data analysis and processing of Earth Observation data for quantitative agricultural monitoring.

2. Developing innovative procedures for modeling and simulations in quantitative agricultural monitoring using a combination of various spatial data including Earth Observation data sets from multiple sources over study sites in Canada.

**Work environment**:
The hiring division; Agroclimate, Geomatics and Earth Observation (ACGEO), is a virtual centre where staff are located across Canada. Team members participate in project activities virtually on a collaborative basis.

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.
- The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
- The Indigenous Network Circle
- The Managers' Community
- The Persons with Disabilities Network
- The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
- The Visible Minorities Network
- The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
- The Young Professional's Network

**Positions to be filled**: 2

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

**Education**:
Position 1: Currently enrolled by the date of appointment in a Ph.D. (doctorate) program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution in Canada with specialization in: image processing applied to environmental sciences and/or agriculture.

Position 2: Currently enrolled by the date of appointment in a M.Sc. (master’s) program in a recognized post-secondary academic institution in Canada with specialization in: image processing applied to environmental sciences and/or agriculture.

Degree equivalency

**Experience**:
Experience of automating geoprocessing tasks using advanced Python programming.
Experience in creating simulations using geospatial and Earth Observation data.

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

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of methods of spatial data collection, processing, analysis, interpretation.
Knowledge of methods of advanced image processing of Earth Observation data applied to agriculture.

Competencies:
Initiative
Strong Problem Solving
Interactive Communication

Abilities:
Ability to communicate research results effectively both orally and in writing.

**The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)**:
Information on employment equity

**Conditions of employment**:
Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment and, therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.

**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 i