Job Description

Canadian Space Agency


Longueuil (Quebec)


ZZ-STU-00 - Student


$23.07 to $38.38 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Space Agency

Closing date: 27 October 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

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



To be eligible for this opportunity under the Research Affiliate Program (RAP), you must meet the following criteria:



Be enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary institution; Be returning to full?time studies in the next academic year; Meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work.


Note: Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who meet the job requirements.

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Important messages

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We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


Assessment accommodation


The student must be available to work part time from January 5 to December 19, 2026.

Duties

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TASKS



The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is recognized worldwide for its support to the exploration of space. For example, CSA is contributing to Mars exploration with Mars Science Lab mission. As part of it's program for the exploration of the Moon, CSA has launched the Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP). This program prepares Canada's space sector for lunar exploration by offering a wide range of opportunities for Canadian science and technology activities in lunar orbit or on the Moon's surface. The next step has been confirmed by the development of a lunar utility vehicle that will carry different tasks on the lunar surface. To help the development of these programs, the student will be asked to carry out the following tasks:



Literature review on planetary science topics (e.g. summary of potential lunar landing sites proposed by the international community, defining the state of knowledge for specific planetary science instruments, etc.); Work on the design of a GIS tool for lunar exploration.


Depending on the workload required for the tasks listed above, the student will also be required to assist the Planetary and Space Astronomy Space Exploration Development group in managing information and operational activities such as:




Sorting information resulting from study contracts, e.g., reports and other documents, using the CSA corporate information management (Livelink) web-based system. Basic scientific and technical understanding of the context of the reports will be essential. Assist in the logistics of planning and holding various meetings (e.g. prepare Power Point presentations). Research into a specific topic and prepare a summary of study reports and other documents. Other administrative tasks to support group activities as required.

Work environment

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Looking for a stimulating work environment?

The Canadian Space Agency needs you! Here are some benefits of working at the CSA:

Free parking Free access to the CSA gym (changing room and showers available free of charge) Located near the Promenades St-Bruno and the Longueuil Public Market Cafeteria offering a wide variety of quality meals at reasonable cost Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas Early childhood center "La Voie Lactee" located next to the CSA Larkin-Kerwin Library located in the CSA

(https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/library/default.asp)



Please note that the position is located at the following address :

John H. Chapman Space Center, 6767, Route de l'Aeroport, Longueuil, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9.

Intent of the process

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We intend to offer a part time student work opportunity during the Winter 2026 semester.



This process could serve to meet similar needs for opportunities during Summer 2026 (full time) and Fall 2026 (part time).

Positions to be filled:

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Information you must provide

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Your resume.


Contact information for 2 references.


A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS




EDUCATION

The student must currently be enrolled full-time in a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the following fields:

Earth Sciences Earth & Planetary Sciences

- Geology - Earth Sciences

Geomatics
The student must have completed at least two 2 academic years at the university level in this field.


Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCE

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.


Experience with the ArcGIS and/or QGIS geographic information system is required.

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

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ASSETS

Bilingualism (English and French) Experience in coding (e.g. Pythonm C++).

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

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English essential


Information on language requirements


ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Good interpersonal skills. Good communication skills.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance - The chosen candidate must undergo a security screening.

Other information

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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

Preference

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Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

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