Physical Scientist

Physical Scientist

Reference number : RSN24J-082900-000247

Selection process number : 2024-RSN-EA-EETS-627658 Natural Resources Canada - Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector, CanmetENERGY - Devon

Devon (Alberta)

PC-02

$80,903 to $96,991

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Closing date : 26 July 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Important messages

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Duties

The PC-02 physical scientist will be working on federal government funded research projects, and potentially client research projects, related to the environmental impacts of natural resource development.

The PC-02 will be required to develop geochemical model simulations for a range of environmental contamination studies. This position requires a strong understanding of contaminant transport in porous media, and modelling the chemical behaviour of organic and inorganic species in groundwater and / or soils.

A working familiarity with geochemical modelling software (PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench) is essential, and experience with the TOUGH and PetraSim modelling software would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be working in the Environmental Impacts team at CanmetENERGY Devon lab in the following areas :

1.History matching previous experimental contaminant studies

2.Modelling oil migration from conventional and unconventional oil leakage from pipelines,

3.Tailings leachate studies

4.CO2 / H2 migration within geological storage sites

Work environment

CanmetENERGY Devon research centre is located within a 20-minute drive from south Edmonton. Although there is no public transit available to the research centre, parking is free.

This is a hybrid position which requires a minimum of three days per week in the workplace, as mandated by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's guidelines on prescribed workplace presence.

The successful candidate can expect to work with research scientists, technologists, chemists and engineers and will contribute to scientific publications related to contaminant transport studies undertaken.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), with various linguistic requirement and for various bilingual linguistic profiles, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, geological engineering, environmental science, geology, physics or other specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Experience

Experience in planning and conducting numerical modelling of geochemical and / or organic contaminants in both surface and subsurface geological settings.

The candidate should have a working familiarity with geochemical modelling software (e.g. PHREEQC and / or Geochemist’s Workbench or equivalent).

Experience in working with a team of researchers or support staff.

Experience working independently.

Experience preparing and presenting project results in reports and presentations.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Assets Education

Graduation with a Bachelors, Master’s or doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, geological engineering, environmental science, geology or other specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Experience Assets

Experience in preparing data and text for publication in peer reviewed journal papers and / or conference presentations

Experience in geochemical modelling

Experience in building models in TOUGH and PetraSim.

Experience building contaminant transport model of spill of hydrocarbon products (e.g. Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (LNAPL) and Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPL).

Experience with laboratory and / or pilot-scale experiments.

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

English essential

Knowledge

Knowledge of how to build numerical geochemical models to simulate migration of chemicals and / or non-aqueous phase liquids (oil) in geological porous media.

Knowledge of modelling chemical reactions along a groundwater flow pathway and / or chemical transport processes.

Competencies

Adaptability

Initiative

Judgement

Teamwork

Abilities

Ability to communicate clearly in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

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, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

The Edmonton area has lower house prices and rental rates than many Canadian cites, numerous recreation centers, an extensive trail network along its river valley, is located within 4 hours of the mountain parks (Banff and Jasper), has an international airport and is one of the sunniest cities in Canada.

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.

A random and / or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.