Natural Resources Canada Science Student Program

Reference number: RSN08J-008969-000216

Number of Jobs Being Offered: Varies

Organization: Department of Natural Resources

Job Description: Canada's natural resources sector - our forests, energy, minerals and metals, and landmass, as well as the related industries - is one of the most productive, high-tech sectors in the global economy. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) plays a pivotal role in helping shape the enormous economic, social and environmental contributions of this sector. Through partnership and innovation, NRCan is working with Canadians to make wise use of our resources, contributing to a better quality of life today and tomorrow.

It is the diverse and growing team that makes up the department includes people with backgrounds in science and technology, economics, engineering, political science, communications, strategic planning, audit and evaluation, business, marketing and administration, among others.

NRCan is committed to providing work experience to students and helping them to develop skills and abilities for future employment. We encourage our students to consider us for on-going or post-graduate employment.

Work location:

Various locations across Canada, including remote locations.

Hourly rates of pay: To be determined based on Treasury Board Secretariat student rates of pay.

Duration of employment: Varies

Academic Level: Post-Secondary

Specializations:

Students from any specialization listed under one the following sub- groups can apply:

. Agricultural and Food Sciences
. Fisheries
. Forestry Sciences
. Computer Science
. Engineering and Technology
. Animal Sciences
. Biology
. Chemistry
. Mathematics
. Physical Sciences
. Pure, Natural and Applied Sciences
. Space Sciences
. Trades
. Earth Sciences
. Environment and Natural Resources
. Water Sciences

Skills:

Various

Language Requirement:

English or French essential

Information to be provided:
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:

• Your résumé.

Additional Information and Conditions of Employment:

• Some jobs involving field work may require you to pass a medical examination.
  
  Other jobs may also require:
  o A Firearms Acquisition Certificate;
  o A valid driver's license; and/or
  o A First-Aid certificate.

Important messages

Successful completion of both an FSWEP work assignment and your educational program may lead to temporary or permanent federal public service positions for which you meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment.

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

Questions regarding travel and relocation.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Date modified:

2023-08-09