Opportunities

Salary Information

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, based on the candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Applied Research Chair will be responsible for providing the geological context to research teams concerning mineral deposits throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Working under the supervision of the Director of Industry Innovation (or designate), this position will be responsible for the design and on-going execution of applied R&D and innovation projects conducted by the College, including problem identification, the development of project plans and schedules, proposal writing, project initiation, project workflow, project monitoring and control, project closeout and the required liaison with relevant internal/external stakeholders. 
• The incumbent will consult with research team members, industry and Indigenous partners, and government agencies to build partnerships to advance applied research projects in the province's extractive resources sector. 
• Creating funding proposals to further the work of the Office of the Applied Research and Innovation.
• The Applied Research Chair will lead strategic applied R&D projects, work closely with team members, industry and/or community partners to support both innovation and experiential learning opportunities for students stemming from applied R&D projects through mentorship and guidance. 
• They will also promote public outreach and attract students to the extractive resources sector.

Screening Criteria

• Doctoral degree in geological sciences (equivalencies may be considered).
• Recent, relevant industry experience and/or recent, relevant experience in a research setting.
• The candidate should be registered as a Professional Geoscientist with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists - Newfoundland and Labrador or eligible to be registered.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of the range of Newfoundland and Labrador mineral deposits and mineralogy and micro-analytical techniques, such as hyperspectral imaging, XRF, gamma ray spectroscopy and others. 
• Knowledge of developing research funding proposals. 
• Knowledge of LiDAR and remote sensing applications for the mining industry (asset). 
• Knowledge of the unique role Canadian colleges play in support of Canada's innovation ecosystem (asset).
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with other faculty and staff.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 
  • Credentials obtained outside of Canada will require an evaluation to determine their Canadian educational equivalency. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges the requirement for maintaining applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 
• Willing to accept overnight travel (occasional) within Canada and potentially, internationally.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees. The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated. 

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Topsail Road Office.
• This competition will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed continuously.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Ashley Budgell, Selection Board Chair, by email at ashley.budgell@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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