Earth Sciences Program

CODE: 004

JOB TITLE: Earth Sciences Student

NUMBER OF POSITIONS BEING OFFERED: Varies

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Canada's natural resources sector- our forests, energy, minerals and metals, and landmass, as well as the related industries - is one of the most productive, high-tech sectors in the global economy. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) plays a pivotal role in helping shape the enormous economic, social and environmental contributions of this sector. Through partnership and innovation, NRCan is working with Canadians to make wise use of our resources, contributing to a better quality of life today and tomorrow.

We conduct science to generate and transfer ideas, knowledge and technologies. We build a knowledge infrastructure of Canada's land and resources. We promote Canada's international interests to meet our global commitments related to natural resources. We ensure that federal policies and regulations enhance the contribution of natural resources to Canada's economy, while protecting the environment and the health and safety of Canadians.

The diverse and growing team that makes up the department includes people with backgrounds in science and technology, economics, engineering, political science, communications, strategic planning, audit and evaluation, business, marketing and administration, among others.

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Natural Resources Canada, Earth Sciences Sector

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF POSITION: Various locations across Canada, including remote locations.

THE DEPARTMENT WILL MAKE THE MAJORITY OF REQUESTS FOR REFERRALS BY THIS DATE: On-going, Year-round

DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: Various

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Various linguistic profiles

FIELDS OF STUDY: Must be enrolled in one of the following programs at the post-secondary level:

1. Geology (3502)
2. Physical Geography (3503)
3. Geochemistry (3504)
4. Geophysics (3505)
5. Geography (3507)
6. Engineering Geology (3506)
7. Hydrogeology (3501)
8. Geodesy (4153)
9. Geomatics (4156)
10. Computer Science/Informatics (1401)
11. Remote Sensing (2106), or a related discipline.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: For some jobs, have:

1. A Firearms Acquisition Certificate (6002)
2. A Valid driver's license (5043) and/or a First Aid Certificate (6004 or 6013)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must pass a medical examination for jobs involving field work.

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