The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) Student Assistance Program provides summer employment to full-time, post-secondary students specializing in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, computer science and related disciplines.

The program is designed to provide students with organized assignments that:

• develop personal management and teamwork skills;
• develop occupational skills leading to employment after graduation;
• offer insights into future occupational opportunities; and
• provide post-secondary students a chance to use their academic knowledge in a work setting.

The program is open to full-time, post-secondary students who are enrolled in one of the following programs:

• geology, physical geography, geochemistry, geophysics, geography, engineering geology, hydrogeology, geodesy, geomatics, computer science, remote sensing or a related discipline.

To be eligible, students must be planning to return to full-time studies in the fall. In addition, students must pass a medical examination for jobs involving field work.

For more information on the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) Student Assistance Program, contact:

Gina Chiarello