Polar Continental Shelf Program

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Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP or “Polar Shelf”)

 Established in 1958, the Arctic logistics business line is mandated through the Resources and Technical Surveys Act (1994) to: “coordinate logistics support and provide related assistance for the purposes of advancing scientific knowledge of the Arctic region and contribute to the exercise of Canada's sovereignty in that region and its adjacent waters.” (para. 8(1)).

 Polar Continental Shelf Program is part of Natural Resources Canada and is based in Ottawa, ON.

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Polar Continental Shelf Program

Director, PCSP Office Management (Fin/HR/Procurement) Booth St., Ottawa Science & Logistics Coordination Centre Booth St., Ottawa Technical Field Support Services Sheffield Road, Ottawa and Resolute Bay Arctic Logistics Support Centre Resolute Bay

Students needed!

 PCSP Mission: To be recognized, both domestically and internationally, as Canada's Centre of Excellence for logistics support over the Canadian land mass with a strong emphasis on contributing to the performance of science and the exercise of sovereignty in the Canadian North.

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PCSP’s Arctic Logistical Services

 Arctic logistical services include:         Coordination of air transportation to field camps Aircraft (fixed wing and helicopter) support including fuel for field camps Loan and storage of field equipment Accommodations and working/storage space at the PCSP Resolute facility Laboratory facilities at Resolute On-going communications with clients out in the field Advice on licensing and permitting Equipment (through TFSS)

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Polar Continental Shelf Program

PCSP supports various Canadian Forces training exercises such as Operation Nunalivut.

Resolute PCSP supports on average 140 research projects and 1100 scientists every year Science projects range from anthropology to zoology and everything in between

PCSP staff and students live here

Overview of PCSP Resolute Facility (at the airport)

PCSP staff and students work here

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PCSP staff and students eat here

The Community of Resolute Bay

Population of Resolute (or Resolute Bay) is approximately 250 The community is located approximately 7 km away from the airport

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We are looking for summer students…

PCSP is looking for students for one six week rotation to Resolute, NU The rate of pay is $26.87/hr. Travel costs and room/board are provided by PCSP. PCSP is a 24/7 operation. Although official duties are required Monday to Friday – it is likely that you will be asked to overtime every day and to work weekends. You will be compensated for overtime (students earned over $7,800 in overtime last year)

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We are looking for summer students…

Duties include: • answering phones, • assisting researchers and PCSP field equipment officers, • entering data into the PCSP project management system and the inventory management system, • • assisting with special projects, providing tours, and following up with clients on health and safety, security or permitting requirements.

You will be required to provide a resume, cover letter, proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate, First Aid certification, and Natural Resources Canada security forms).

You will be required to provide formal feedback to the PCSP and your college on your work experience.

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Thank you

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