Geoscience Data Analyst

Closing date:

August 12, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-LMS-678316

Salary
$101,672 to $120,986

Level
PC-03

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

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions with varying tenures, language and security requirements.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Your application may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime (specifically, there is a requirement to start work at very early hours (by 6:00 am) and to work some weekends and statutory holidays);
Sustained focus to conduct often repetitive activities ensuring the authenticity of results.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

• Education
  Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in earth sciences, physics, geology or some other science relevant to the position.
• Experience
  Significant experience conducting laboratory or field work studies supporting mining or oil and gas projects in Canada.
  • Significant is defined as experience acquired over approximately 5 years.
• Experience compiling, analyzing or interpreting geoscientific data.
• Experience providing professional services for clients.

Applied / assessed at a later date

• Knowledge
  Knowledge of seismic instrumentation and monitoring techniques and principals.
  Knowledge of data and signal processing and analysis techniques.
  Knowledge of geomechanical laboratory testing methods and procedures.
  Knowledge of standard operating procedures in a laboratory environment.
• Competencies
  Effective interpersonal relationships
  Attention to detail
  Initiative
  Dependability
  Working under minimal supervision
• Abilities
  Ability to work independently.
  Ability to manage time effectively.
  Ability to organize field or laboratory data.
  Ability to communicate effectively orally.
  Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

May be applied / assessed at a later date

• Asset Education
  Graduation with a master’s (or PhD) degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a scientific or engineering field with specialities related to the duties of the position.
• Asset Experience
  Experience working with micro-seismic data.
• Experience working in a geological or civil engineering testing laboratory.
• Experience using MATLAB (or equivalent) software.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We’d like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.