***AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*** ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY ENGINEER

Update: ***AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE***

Important messages

All job applications must be submitted on-line. To submit an application, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Your answers to the screening questions will also be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate vacancy. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

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 electrical engineering.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada

Experience in design, integration, testing or troubleshooting of complex electrical or electronic systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of basic physics, electronics, electrical and electromagnetic theory, at a level commensurate with an undergraduate electrical engineering programme.

Ability to assess aircraft electrical and avionic system specifications and performance requirements, as needed to plan and implement test and evaluation programs.
Ability to analyse data collected during the test of avionic systems and evaluate the system for specification compliance.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work with MS Office.
Ability to prepare and review reports on complex engineering issues.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

Effective interpersonal skills
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability
Leadership
Creativity

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

Successful completion of an engineering degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in electromagnetics or avionics.

Degree equivalency

Experience in avionic and aircraft electrical systems testing, troubleshooting or maintenance.

Knowledge of the theory and principles of electromagnetic environmental effects test requirements, electromagnetic interference analysis principles, measurement systems, antenna systems and electromagnetic propagation theory.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and current technologies of aircraft avionic system design, installation and operation.
Knowledge of technical airworthiness related to electrical, electronic and mechanical systems installed in aircraft.
Knowledge of a graphical programming environment, such as LabVIEW, for instrument control.
Knowledge of MS Office macro implementations using Visual BASIC.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Able and willing to travel for work within and outside of Canada with a valid Canadian passport.

Other information

A written exam, interviews and reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or to write see resumes. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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.