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Job Opening: Research Assistant, Climate Services - Canadian Center for Climate Services (CCCS)

About the position

Duties

One of the CCCS's primary responsibilities is the assessment of climate data and products, which are then made available to the public via data portals, web applications, extraction tools, and online processing tools (for more information, please see ClimateData.ca). The selected student will have the opportunity to contribute to this work and participate in a collaborative effort between multiple federal government departments, other levels of government, and regional climate expert organizations.
Possible tasks include:

• Evaluating the robustness of future projections of different climate variables for Canada.
• Supporting the development of new climate data visualization tools.
• Developing guidance and learning tools for using climate data for adaptation.
• Executing customized climate data extractions for adaptation to climate change.

Work environment

The Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS) is an innovative organization within Environment and Climate Change Canada. Established by the federal government, the CCCS provides climate information and decision support tools to help build Canada's resilience to climate change. The CCCS offers user-driven climate services based on authoritative climate data, with the goal of empowering Canadians to make climate-smart adaptation decisions that lead to a more resilient Canada.

Intent of the process

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be considered for this Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be recognized by the Canadian post-secondary academic institution where you are currently enrolled as a Master's or PhD student with full-time student status for the duration of the position (proof required).
• You meet the minimum age required in the province/territory of work.

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad are eligible. Non-Canadians living in Canada should have a valid Work Permit for Canada (proof will be required).

The position will be based out of Gatineau, but the opportunity exists for students to be based at other ECCC locations. The student will be expected to adhere to federal common hybrid work model guidelines.

Positions to be filled

6

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BC Public Service Career Opportunity - Mineral Potential Geoscientist (Victoria)

There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days per week subject to an approved telework agreement. 

Mineral Potential Geoscientist 

$84,925.09 - $108,758.98 annually, which includes a 3% recruitment and retention adjustment

The British Columbia Geological Survey (BCGS) generates and delivers the geoscience intelligence that underpins mineral exploration and resource development across the province. Combining scientific expertise, cutting-edge data and high-impact publications, the team produces critical information relied upon by government, industry, researchers and communities. Their work helps ensure British Columbia remains a leading destination for responsible mineral exploration and mining.

Where geoscience meets data science, the Mineral Potential Geoscientist uses advanced analytics, predictive techniques, and geological expertise to assess British Columbia’s mineral potential and support informed land-use and resource decisions. The work influences exploration strategies, government planning, and investment decisions while contributing to the development of innovative geoscience tools, databases, and resource assessments used across the province.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. 

Qualifications for this role include:

• A Master of Science Degree in Geoscience and three (3) years of relevant industry, academic or government science experience, or a Bachelor of Science Degree with at least five (5) years of industry, academic, or government science experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in numeric analyses, statistic, modelling and other advanced computation.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with mineral potential assessment methods and data requirements.
• Experience using GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or FME, spatial database systems such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server spatial, or Oracle spatial.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by August 7th, 2026, please click here.