MSc or PhD Geomatics Analyst

MSc or PhD Geomatics Analyst - Research Affiliate Program  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Science and Technology Branch   Location
Various Locations - The student can report to any Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) location.
Employment tenure
The projected start date is October 1, 2026 with an end date of March 31, 2027 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 15 to 20 hours per week with the possibility of part-time extension (subject to funding).
Salary
$25.17 to $38.38 per hour-Masters $25.17 to $31.69 and PhD $29.64 to $38.38. Varies as per the level of education and experience.
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens, and Permanent residents abroad.
Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status). Individuals pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting applications are encouraged to apply, as proof of enrollment will only be required prior to the start date.
Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum.
Be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.
Duties
1. Assisting with data analysis and processing of Earth Observation data for quantitative agricultural monitoring and modelling.
2. Developing innovative procedures for modeling and simulations in quantitative agricultural monitoring using a combination of various spatial data including Earth Observation data sets from multiple sources over study sites in Canada.
Work environment
The Agroclimate, Geomatics and Earth Observation and Agri-Environmental Resilience Centre (ACGEO-AER), operates across Canada, with staff located throughout the country. The Earth Observation team is primarily located in Ottawa at the Central Experimental Farm. Team members participate in project activities virtually on a collaborative basis therefore we encourage students across the country to apply.

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.
The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network
The Indigenous Network Circle
The Managers' Community

The Person s with Disabilities Network
The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training
The Visible Minorities Network
The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network
The Young Professionals Network
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel related to assessment and successful candidates will be responsible for obtaining their own living accommodations.

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.
Conditions of employment  Reliability Status security clearance - Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment and, therefore will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-relevant documents.
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

Currently enrolled or will be enrolled by the date of appointment in a master's or doctorate program in a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in: remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.

Note:

Must be currently recognized as having full-time student status in the academic institution in which you are presently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting your application. Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date and the student must be returning to full-time studies for your next academic term.

Experience:

Experience working with geospatial data sets for agriculture or environmental applications.

Experience with processing remotely sensed imagery for agriculture or environmental applications.

Experience of automating geoprocessing tasks.
Experience in environmental modelling.
* In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
Knowledge of methods of spatial data collection, processing, analysis, interpretation.
Knowledge of methods of advanced image processing of Earth Observation data applied to agriculture.

Competencies:

Initiative
Problem Solving
Interactive Communication
Abilities:
Ability to communicate research results effectively both orally and in writing.
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