Research Assistant, Species co-occurrence and sustainable forest management

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

We are seeking an MSc student interested in ecology and sustainable forest management to join a growing, intellectually challenging, and collaborative research group. The student will work on a project investigating the relationship between bird and amphibian diversity and forest management. The project provides an opportunity to conduct empirical research that can be directly translated to policy advice through a collaboration between First Nations, two levels of government, and academia. The prospective student will work with bird and amphibian data collected by Acoustic Recording Devices to develop species co-occurrence models.

Work environment

The Canadian Forest Service (CFS) of Natural Resources Canada is a science-based organization that provides science and policy expertise and advice on issues related to forests and the forest sector at regional, national, and international levels. A core mandate is to conduct scientific research on Canada’s forests. This research is used to inform forest management planning and policy decisions and to assist the forest industry, the public and other scientists. CFS scientists conduct research and provide expertise on topics such as forest fires, pests, inventory and monitoring, climate change, integrated resource management, sustainable forest management, restoration, industry innovation and more.
The Canadian Forest Service also plays a critical role in enabling the transformation of the forest sector as it moves toward a future focused on innovation and the bioeconomy.

Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one student position engaged in research for a MSc graduate program at the University of New Brunswick.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "NOTE: In 1 page, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and detail past research and interest in the project.""

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

Education:
To be enrolled in a program of Master of Science in biology, ecology, forestry, or equivalent.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience conducting scientific research related to forest ecology.
Experience writing scientific documents.
Experience preparing and delivering presentations.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of forest ecology and sustainable forest management.
Knowledge of methods for collecting avian presence/absence data from acoustic recording devices.

Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Initiative
Collaboration
Integrity and respect
Adaptability
Empathy

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience:
Experience planning and conducting scientific research in the field of forest ecology.
Experience working with a collaborative research group.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the forest management.
Knowledge of the ecology of birds and amphibians in forested landscapes.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to travel from home base for extended periods.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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 if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

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