Building Science Technical Project Expert

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Duties

Provides building science expertise and technical advice for complex issues related to housing programs and energy simulation software. Planning, organizing and developing testing requirements for existing simulation software and processes. Performs research and analysis, develops and validates procedures and processes, and creates and edits technical documentation in support of development and maintenance of the EnerGuide Rating System infrastructure for low-rise housing. Requires knowledge of building science, Canadian low-rise residential construction/renovation practices, and residential mechanical systems in order to respond to technical questions and provide advice to management on development of housing programs.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements English Essential, English or French Essential, and Bilingual (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc),various security requirements (reliability, secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the esential qualifications and other qualifications sections. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the erquires qualifications or to list your current duties. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA MAY NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION."

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 one of the following disciplines: science; building science; architecture; engineering; or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position; or,
An acceptable combination* of education, experience or training would also be accepted.

*Acceptable combination refers to a graduation from a recognized secondary or post-secondary institution and at least five (5) years federal housing programs or other provincial/territorial/municipal programs related to federal housing programs (e.g. uses/refers to federal codes/standards as part of the program) experience.

Degree equivalency

Minimum five (5) years experience within the last fifteen (15) years with on-site Canadian low-rise residential building construction, renovation, home inspection or energy efficiency evaluations.
Minimum three (3) years experience within the last fifteen (15) years in the application of energy efficiency and building science principles in the housing sector.
Minimum three (3) years experience within the last fifteen (15) years with federal housing programs or other provincial/territorial/municipal programs related to federal housing programs (e.g. uses/refers to federal codes/standards as part of the program).
Minimum three (3) years experience within the last fifteen (15) years in reviewing and assessing technical documents to ensure technical compliance with program requirements, and providing technical advice to various audiences based on research and analysis of technical material.
Minimum three (3) years experience within the last fifteen (15) years using HOT2000 modelling software.

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

Minimum two (2) years experience within the last fifteen (15) years with energy efficient residential HVAC equipment or building envelope.
Minimum one (1) year experience developing, reviewing, validating and/or testing technical procedures and documentation aimed at various audiences.
Minimum one (1) year experience delivering courses or providing training regarding building science.
Minimum one (1) year experience researching, developing and reviewing energy models.
Experience in project management.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential; Bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) Housing Division programs and technical standards.
Knowledge of energy efficiency in Canadian low-rise residential buildings.
Knowledge of standards and codes related to housing including the National Building Code (NBC).

Ability to analyze technical information to ensure compliance with program requirements, standards or codes and provide advice in plain language based on research and analysis.
Ability to develop and review technical content of documents/procedures/webinars and ensuring documentation requirements are met.
Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Judgement
Thoroughness
Dependability

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

Successful completion of the EnerGuide Rating System Foundation Level Exam. Exam process and relevant documentation information can be found at https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/housing/new-homes/19648
Information related to this exam can be found at https://nrcan.ysasecure.com

Successful completion of the EnerGuide Rating System Energy Advisor Exam. Exam process and relevant documentation information can be found at
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/housing/new-homes/19648
Information related to this exam can be found at https://nrcan.ysasecure.com

Knowledge of software testing.

Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including overtime
Willingness and ability to travel when required
Long sitting hours
Extended use of computer

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

Interviews may be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

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.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the other qualifications may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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 with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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.

The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than those provided by the candidates (within the Public Service only), if found necessary, in order to adequately assess the candidates.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the "best fit" for the organization.

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

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for assessment purposes. This will include invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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

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.

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.