Graduate Research Assistant, Critical Minerals - MSc Student - Research Affiliate Program

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Duties

The project is planned to investigate tungsten mineralization potential across the Selwyn Basin and northern Cassiar Platform within the Northern Canadian Cordillera (NCC) in Yukon. The main goal of this research project is to better understand and identify the age, composition, and spatial distribution of tungsten-associated magmas in the Selwyn Basin and northern Cassiar Platform using zircon inheritance (U-Pb measurement of inherited zircon cores), and different isotope systems, particularly neodymium isotopes. There are two key research questions to be addressed in this project: 1) why is the world-class tungsten metallogeny in the NCC apparently restricted to the Canadian Tungsten Belt (Cantung, Mactung, and Lened deposits), despite the existence of compositionally and petrogenetically prospective granitic magmatism across the Selwyn Basin and northern Cassiar Platform, and 2) are other plutonic suites prospective for substantial tungsten mineralization that are unrecognised by current exploration models? It is envisaged that the outcomes of this project will provide information on why some plutonic suites are metal-rich, and better predict which regions in the NCC are prospective for additional tungsten discoveries, including those with other metal tenors (e.g., Cu, Mo, Pb, Zn, Au, Sn). The project will involve fieldwork in Yukon and lab work at different labs using archival and newly collected samples, analysing samples and interpreting the acquired data, and ultimately publishing the results.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), 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 NRCan 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.

The Geological Survey of Canada is a part of the Lands and Minerals Sector of NRCan. It is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation by acquiring, interpreting and disseminating geoscience information concerning Canada's landmass, including the offshore.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one (1) student position for the completion of a Master of Science degree.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or another specialization related to the position from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in an MSc program (in an area of specialization relevant to the position) at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Background knowledge in geochronology and radiogenic isotopes (i.e., completed relevant course(s))
• Background knowledge in types of mineral/ore deposits and mineralization models (i.e., completed relevant course(s))
• Background knowledge in igneous and metamorphic petrology (i.e., completed relevant course(s))

• Ability to do fieldwork in remote areas
• Collaborative
• Problem solver
• Self-motivated
• Adaptable

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

• For fieldwork, the student must be willing and able to pass a Health Canada medical exam, and possess or obtain safety courses as needed, including first aid/CPR, etc.
• For lab work, the student must be willing and able to take and pass the required lab safety courses.

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

Organizational Needs:
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, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

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.

For further information on the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), please visit:
https://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.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

You must provide proof of your education credentials and a list of courses 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/.

Preference

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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