Defence Scientist

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill two positions on an indeterminate term basis.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates could be created and could be used to fill similar or identical positions with various tenure, security clearance or linguistic requirement.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 :
Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, math or any other field related to the position; or
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in any field related to the position, along with acceptable experience.
Note: Degree must be completed at the time of appointment.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
- Writing scientific publications.
- Using one or more data science programing languages (e.g. Python) in a practical setting (academic or other).
- Using one or more data science analysis tools (e.g. Tableau) in a practical setting (academic or other).

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION (ASSET) :
Doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, math or any other field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS) :
- Working in a research and development environment for the Department of Defense or other.
- Managing research and development projects.
- Managing a research team.
- Managing research and development contracts.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :
- Data science.
- Principles of scientific inquiry.

ABILITIES :
- Plan, conduct and manage research and development projects.
- Innovate using new theoretical or experimental approaches or concepts.
- Analyze and resolve complex problems.
- Stay up to date with new technological and professional trends in your field.
- Communicate effectively orally.
- Communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :
- Leadership
- Independence
- Judgement
- Teamwork
- Effective interpersonal relations
- Responsibility

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSETS) :
- Military;
- Big data;
- Data analysis / data analytics.

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.
- Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- 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.
- Only applications received on-line will be accepted. For assistance, please contact the call center at 1-888-780-4444 or TTY: 1-800-465-7735.
- If you need an accommodation during this process, please let us know as soon as possible so that appropriate action can be taken.

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.