Lead Vibration Technologist

Important messages

Only online applications will be considered.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume, and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application not being considered.

Work environment

The Quality Engineering Test Establishment is an Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) field unit that provides the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces with specialized engineering investigative capabilities, performing specialized test and evaluation in the field and in the laboratory, and providing technical advice and services throughout all phases of Materiel Acquisition and Support. The Technical Specialty of Vibration Engineering provides an integral part of this capability within a specialized matrix environment with certified and highly skilled staff. As Lead Technologist – Vibration Engineering, your duties will consist of performing investigative testing, data analysis, and sensor instrumentation in support of DND/CF equipment platforms from the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force), the CAF (Canadian Armed Forces) and the RCN (Royal Canadian Navy).

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one indeterminate position.

A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various language requirements, and various security requirements in the National Capital Region.

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)

Education:
ED1: A diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar diploma/degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Minimum of three (3) or more years of cumulative and recent experience (obtained within the last five years) in a technical position working in two or more of the following technical competencies:

EX1: Computer Aided Design (CAD) and documents for design.
EX2: Conducting field or laboratory tests.
EX3: Conducting, planning and supervising scientific and engineering analyses.
EX4: Preparing technical and investigative reports or specifications.
EX5: Repair and maintenance of mechanical machinery and equipment.

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

AEX1: Experience in the installation of measuring equipment (such as strain gauges, accelerometers, displacement transducers).

AEX2: Experience in the installation of data acquisition systems.

AEX3: Experience with computer networking.

AEX4: Experience working with forklifts.

AEX5: Experience in the physical and chemical testing of materials.

AEX6: Experience in laboratory calibration.

AEX7: Experience in failure and accident investigation.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to develop solutions to technical problems or issues.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Thinking things through
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must be able and willing to travel within and outside Canada.

Must be able and willing to travel to military installations, to deployed and garrison field units, and to military workshops and repair depots - sometimes on/in military vehicles, ships or aircraft.

Must be able and willing to witness test activities or otherwise carry out tasks in confined spaces, under adverse climatic or terrain conditions, while wearing protective clothing or equipment.

Must be able and willing to work overtime.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Other qualifications (Asset Qualifications) may be considered at any phase of the process.

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.

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.