Halifax (Nova Scotia)
This M.Sc. RAP Bursary is expected to start in September 2025 and end in May 2027.
RAP Bursary MSc. students will be paid $25,000/year over three equal installments.
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada
Closing date: 1 August 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Students enrolled or willing to enroll in a M.Sc. program at St. Mary’s University (Halifax) with a specialization in Geology.To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, students must be:
1. Recognized as having full-time student status by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are presently enrolled, or intend to enrol (proof will be required), 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 full-time in a graduate academic program that requires research as part of their curriculum.
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Assessment accommodation
Duties
The project for which this student is being hired involves the study of an archival collection of indicator minerals related to Zn-Pb mineralization in the Mackenzie Mountains region of Northwest Territories. Renewed interest in this region and its mineralization stems from recognition of their associated critical mineral contents (e.g. Cu, Zn, In, Ga, Ge). The study will determine whether multi-element chemical, isotopic, and petrological characterizations of indicator minerals can be used to discriminate the source, dispersal history, and geochemical character of different deposits, both known and unknown. This research will contribute to the regional geological understanding that is relevant to questions of mineralization, mineral dispersal, and sphalerite trace element chemistry as part of the Targeted Geoscience Initiative program of the Geological Survey of Canada.
Work environment
The Geological Survey of Canada is part of Natural Resources Canada’s Lands and Minerals Sector. It is a national organization for geoscientific information and research. Its world-class expertise focuses on the sustainable development of Canada’s mineral, energy and water resources; stewardship of Canada’s environment; management of natural geological and related hazards; and technology innovation.
Intent of the process
The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree at St. Mary’s University.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A covering letter "of no more than 1000 words outlining your interest in the position."
Contact information for 2 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
- Currently enrolled or willing to enroll at St. Mary’s University (Halifax) in a Master of Science Geology program with a specialization in mineral imaging and chemical analysis, or a related discipline that requires research as part of the curriculum.
- Graduation with, or currently completing, a Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Science from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Degree equivalency
Essential Experience:
- Experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Experience working with ArcGIS Pro
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
- The student must be willing to carry out laboratory work and possess or obtain all required laboratory safety training.
- The student must be willing to travel in order to attend conferences/workshops.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
- Knowledge of minerals and mineralization
- Knowledge of geochemistry and geochemical analysis
- Knowledge and experience working with geostatistics
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to be self-reliant and reliable.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.
Conditions of employment
- Reliability Status security clearance - NOTE: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.
Other information
We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.
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For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit:
www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/recruitment/students/research-affiliate-program.html
Successful completion of both a RAP work assignment and your educational program may lead to a temporary or permanent federal public service position for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.
You must provide proof of your education credentials and a list of courses may be required. Transcripts and a list of courses completed or presently enrolled in may be required.
Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Preference
Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
