Programmer analyst

Important messages

***Please note that we postponed the closing date, you can apply until June 16th 2017, due to system problems that occurred this week.

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS (cover letter, resume) MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WWW.JOBS.GC.CA WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.jobs.gc.ca applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

You MUST clearly demonstrate by answering the screening questions how you meet the Essential Education and Experience requirements. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. It is not acceptable to put "see resume" in the space provided to answer the questions.

Intent of the process

This is an indeterminate position (permanent). A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions, within Defence Research and Development Canada, Valcartier Research Centre and Department of National Defence (DND) whose term (determinate, temporary appointment, indeterminate) and the language profile may vary according to the position.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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 :
Graduation with a bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer science, information technology, information management or with specialization in mathematics, physics, mechanical engineering or in any other specialty relevant in applied sciences.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
- Experience in modeling and simulation including the development, application and innovative analysis of modeling and simulation technologies.
- Experience in software development.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE :
- Experience in the conception and programming of graphical user interfaces.

KNOWLEDGE :
- Knowledge of the modeling and simulation technologies applicable to vulnerability and lethality analyses.
- Knowledge of DOS language
- Knowledge of Matlab
- Knowledge on terminal effects
- Knowledge on military platforms
- Knowledge in Finite Element Modeling
- knowledge in CAD modeling
- Knowledge of MySQL for data base management
- Extensive knowledge in the conception and implementation of complex softwares for numerical and mathematical modeling and simulation and its applications.

ABILITY :
- Ability to work in Windows and Linux environment (script shell Bash or others)

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :
- Extensive knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++ and FORTRAN.
- Knowledge of the application of quality ensuring standards and software validation.

ABILITIES/SKILLS :
- Ability to conceive, plan and realize research and development projects adapted to the client needs.
- Ability to define, organize and conduct concurrently different projects.
- Ability to re-engineer undocumented numerical models and modeling techniques.
- Ability to conceive and implement complex mathematical models.
- Ability to communicate in writing and orally.

PERSONNEL SUITABILITY :
- To have a positive attitude toward the military domain, its role, its functions and the use of its equipment.
- To be creative and to show initiative.
- To be persevering, reliable and tactful.
- To show teamwork skills.

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

OPERATIONAL NEED :
- To be available for occasional travel in Canada or abroad

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT :
- Security Authorization:
- Must obtain a Reliability Status until a Secret Security Clearance (level II) is obtained.

Other information

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.