Job Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada - Science and Technology Branch / Wildlife and Landscape Science Directorate


Ottawa (Ontario)


ST-UDE-NT


$18.84 to $38.38 per hour (Number of hours of work per week: up to 14 hours)
For further information on the organization, please visit Environment and Climate Change Canada

Closing date: 28 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

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

Apply online

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


You are eligible for this program if you meet these 3 requirements:



You are a full-time student in a post-secondary institution You are enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of your curriculum You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work


This includes students with physical or emotional disabilities deemed to have full-time status by their academic institution. Adult students registered in education and retraining programs at the secondary level may also be eligible for student employment programs. Learn more about whether you are eligible.



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

Duties

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Under the supervision of government research scientists and academic collaborators, the selected student will be responsible for building a plastic polymer reference library.

Work environment

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The Division of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is located at the National Wildlife Research Centre and has University partners across the country, which allows for close collaboration between government researchers and the students and faculty of different institutions. This student research assistant position will provide the opportunity to collaborate with researchers at Environment and Climate Change Canada, and other government agencies, as well as with faculty and students at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. The selected student would have access to a range of required resources at the National Wildlife Research Centre in order to carry out collaborative work with partners at ECCC.

Positions to be filled:

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Information you must provide

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Your resume.


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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Education:

The Student must be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate (MSc or PhD) program with full-time student status at the Carleton University or the University of Ottawa. The student must have completed at least one university course in environmental science or chemistry, at either the undergraduate or graduate level.


Degree equivalency


Experience:

Experience with laboratory plastic pollution methods Experience working with environmental samples.

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

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English essential


Information on language requirements


Knowledge:

Knowledge of the fundamentals of plastic pollution in the environment.
Personal suitability:

Ability to work independently.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance

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


Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.



Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).



Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html.



Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

Preference

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


Information on the preference to veterans

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