Environment and Climate Change Canada - Science and Technology Branch

Closing date: October 8, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number DOE26J-017753-000287

Selection process number

26-DOE-ONT-EA-683631

Location

Victoria (British Columbia)

Employment tenure

It is expected that the student will work 15 hours per week, November 2026 to October 2027

Salary

$25.17 to $31.69 per hour

Level

ST-UDE-NT

Who can

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.To be considered for Research Affiliate Program (RAP) work opportunities, all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria by the date of appointment:

- Be recognized as having full-time student status at an accredited Canadian post-secondary academic institution (this includes students with a disability deemed to have full-time status). Individuals pending approval of acceptance or in the process of submitting applications are encouraged to , as proof of enrollment will only be required prior to the start date.
- Be enrolled in an academic program that requires research as part of the curriculum.
- Be at least the minimum age to work in the province or territory where the job is located.

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Workplace and Climate Change Canada.

Duties

- Develop and update model evaluation programs in python, comparing HTAP multi-model output to measurements and reanalysis datasets of traditional air pollutants and short-lived climate forcers.
- Compute model performance metrics and investigate reasons for model biases.
- Intercompare HTAP multi-models’ future projections, providing information on the range of potential future results and their impacts.
- Produce figures and tables for scientific publications.
- If time allows, investigate other scientific topics with the HTAP datasets, such as aerosol-cloud interactions, radiative forcing, health impacts, source attribution, etc.





Work environment The students will work on multi-model data evaluation and analysis in the context of the Task Force on Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution (HTAP, htap.org). HTAP is an international scientific cooperative effort to improve the understanding of intercontinental transport of air pollution. HTAP3 multi-model experiments, include “OPNS” on ozone, particulate matter, and deposition, and “Fires” on multi-pollutant wildfire impacts. The students will download and analyze model output and measurements from several sources using ECCC’s supercomputer resources. They will compare atmospheric model output to several measurement-based datasets to determine model performance of air pollutant distributions and related variables. They will also intercompare models’ future projections of air pollution under various scenarios, and come to conclusions related to model performance, reasons for model biases, suggestions for improvement, and degree of confidence in model predictions.

Positions to be filled

2

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance Learn more about security screening process.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education

Hold a Bachelor of Science degree and be registered as a graduate student at a Canadian University.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

Experience

Experience with Linux/Unix operating system

Experience with programming in python

Experience with version control, such as gitlab

Applied / assessed at a later date

Knowledge

Knowledge of atmospheric chemistry and physics

Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential





Learn more about language requirements.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you . Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Learn more about employment equity.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons. Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

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Information you must provide

- Your résumé
- 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

We'd like to thank all those who . However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Ramina Unger, Human Resources Advisor Email address: [email protected]

Name: Cynthia Whaley, Research Scientist

Email address: [email protected]

📌 Data Analyst (Victoria)
🏢 Government of Canada
📍 Victoria