Careers in Research, Engineering and Information Technologies

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. This means that the qualifications, operational requirements and conditions of employment MAY vary depending on the positions to be filled.

As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications of this advertisement may be contacted for further assessment. Applicants selected for the next step will be informed of the additional qualifications for the position to be filled.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

Work environment

Do you want to join a dedicated team of experts that contribute to the defence, safety and security of Canadians?

Whether you’re conducting research, developing a new technology or working to improve the organization – your efforts at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) will contribute to innovations that increase the safety and effectiveness of the Canadian Armed Forces as well as the defence, public safety and security of Canada and its international allies.

You can be certain that the work you do at DRDC matters. Join our team to make an impact.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this inventory is to identify potential candidates to fill positions on a term or indeterminate basis within Defense Research and Development Canada in Ottawa (Ontario), Valcartier (Québec) or Suffield (Alberta).

This inventory could be used to fill positions with various tenures, security clearance requirements or linguistic requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum) "Your cover letter will be read in conjunction with your curriculum vitae to determine if you meet the education and experience requirements of this inventory. Make sure to include all relevant information in your application to assess the depth and breadth of your experience in the field mentioned since the selection committee may restrict its assessment to those documents."

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)

EDUCATION

• Information Technology (CS): Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

• Research (DS): Graduation with a master's degree with specialization from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or some other specialty relevant to the position.
* DS positions also require acceptable experience related to the position to be filled.

• Engineering (EN-ENG): Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary in electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE *

• Experience ** in one or many of those fields of expertise:
- Radar Electronic Warfare
- Navigation Electronic Warfare
- Cyber Security and/or Cyber Operations
- Signals Warfare
- Radar Sensing
- Radar Exploitation
- Space systems
- Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) Systems
- Project management
- Science and Technology Project Management
- Programming
- Programming algorithms
- Information Systems and/or Software development
- Network and/or systems administration
- Optronic systems development
- Weapon and force protection systems
- Nuclear physics
- Particle physics
- Medical physics
- Radiochemistry
- Radiation detection
- Radiation transport
- Nuclear engineering

* The resume and the covering letter will be used as a source of information for a first screening of candidates. Make sure to include all relevant information in your application with respect to the above mentioned experiences.
** These qualifications will be assessed based on the breadth and depth required for the position to staff.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION

• Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in engineering, chemistry, physics, computer sciences, mathematics or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Engineering (EN-ENG): Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
• Engineering (EN-ENG): Certification of a recognized organization in project management such as Project Management Institute (PMI).

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

• Research management
• Teamwork
• Partnering
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Communication

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

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in the Canadian Armed Forces or the Department of National Defence;
• Experience working in a Science and Technology environment;
• Experience in publishing in scientific literature.

* The resume and the covering letter will be used as a source of information for a first screening of candidates. Make sure to include all relevant information in your application with respect to the above mentioned experiences.
** These qualifications will be assessed based on the breadth and depth required for the position to staff.

COMPETENCY

• Continuous professional learning

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:

Increase Employment Equity representation through the recruitment of Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities

Other information

- The client organization will accept applications on-line only.
- An interview, a test or a reference checks may be done.
- You must provide proof of your education credentials.
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- If you need an accommodation during this process, please let us know as soon as possible so that appropriate action can be taken.
- A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.