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Terrain Scientist

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Apr 24, 2024
Location
Yellowknife, NT
Salary
  • $114,816.00-137,163.00 per annum
Department
Industry, Tourism and Investment

Description

Department Information

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) works through wide-ranging partnerships and initiatives to deliver quality programs and services that promote and support economic development, diversification and prosperity in the interest of Northwest Territories residents  – their businesses and communities.

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife, you will be reporting to the Senior Permafrost Scientist. You will work with other geoscientists at the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS) to advance knowledge of surficial geology, permafrost, and geohazards with focus on NWT communities by compiling and analyzing geotechnical and spatial data, conducting field research, and preparing surficial geology, permafrost, and terrain maps and reports.   

In working with diverse teams of research partners, you will conduct fieldwork across a wide range of geographic settings that characterize NWT. You will have opportunities to apply your project outputs and geoscience knowledge by working with government, community, and Indigenous partners in developing products that support decision making, climate change adaptation, and community resilience.

You will require knowledge of scientific principles and techniques pertaining to Quaternary geology, permafrost and geohazard research, and mapping. You will require knowledge of permafrost terrain characteristics, methods in acquisition of surficial and geotechnical material properties, field-based and remote sensing data acquisition, surficial geology and terrain mapping, and related data management, and analysis methods. You will disseminate information through developing scientific reports, and presentations to the public, planners, and technical audiences. You will have opportunities to build respectful and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders including research partners, Indigenous Organizations, NWT residents, government representatives, and contractors.

Typically attained by.

A Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Geology, Geography, or related field, or a M.Sc. in Engineering with a specialization in geotechnical or geological sub-disciplines, with expertise in permafrost environments, and at least five (5) years of work experience in industry, academia, or a government agency in a related capacity, preferably conducting fieldwork related to surficial geology, geohazard and permafrost mapping.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements. 

Eligibility for registration in Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG).

 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:


Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Term Position

This job opening is for a three (3) Year Term.

Affirmative Action

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 25043         

Closing Date: May 07, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $58.88 per hour to $70.34 per hour (approximately $114,816 - $137,163.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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