Research Engineer

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one position on a term basis until February 28, 2018, with a possibility of extension.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar EN-ENG-02 positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical or chemical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in pilot plant or industrial setting
Experience in conducting energy projects
Experience in data analysis and report writing
Experience in researching scientific and technical literature
Experience with projects including scheduling, costing, preparation of specification, procurement and installation and commissioning.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the fundamentals of thermochemical conversion processes, energy systems of industrial processes, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.

Ability to plan and carry out experimental testing to obtain the optimum amount of useful data, interpret the results and prepare relevant conclusions.
Ability to prepare specifications for equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Thoroughness
Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience in advanced energy conversion systems such as oxy-fuel combustion, low temperature waste heat or oil sand bitumen recovery processes
Experience in planning and conducting tests using one or more of the following feedstocks: biomass, waste derived fuels, fossil fuels.
Experience with some aspects of thermochemical conversion systems such as gasification and combustion systems.

Knowledge of modelling techniques
Knowledge of industrial processes and process equipment
Knowledge of design, installation and operation of energy systems

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Willingness and ability to undertake occasional job-related travel
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours
Willingness and ability to work overtime
Willingness and ability to wear personal safety equipment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Security/Reliability: Reliability Status

Other information

A written exam will be administered.
An interview will be conducted.
Reference checks will be sought.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may/will be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Those selected for an interview should be prepared to provide the names of their references. Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted via the jobs.gc.ca website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.