Engineer, Safety and Mission Assurance

Important messages

HOW TO APPLY

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Work environment

Please note that the positions to be filled are located at the following address:

John H. Chapman Space Centre
6767 Route de l'Aéroport
Saint-Hubert, Quebec J3Y 8Y9

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff two (2) indeterminate positions and one (1) term position of approximately 18 months. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions of different tenures and various language requirements within the Department.

Positions to be filled: 3

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)

Bachelor degree, recognized in Canada, in an engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position considered, such as but not limited to: Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Systems,
OR
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For further information, you may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at: http://www.cicic.ca

Degree equivalency

Approximately seven (7) years of experience within the last ten (10) years in evaluating, analyzing and solving engineering problems and in making recommendations of which, two (2) years in operations or Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) problems on space or aerospace projects).

Approximately two (2) years of experience in performing technical verifications of space or aerospace systems

Approximately two (2) years of experience in participating on MRBs (Material Review Boards) and CCB (Configuration Control Board) for hardware or software issues on space or aerospace projects.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of EEE (Electronic, Electrical and Electromechanical) parts, mechanical parts, or materials and processes used in the manufacture of space systems.

Knowledge of Verification and Validation standards, and Safety and Quality Assurance practices used in the space industry, for both hardware and software.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.

Innovation.

Teamwork.

Judgement.

Respect of Public Service values and ethics.

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

Experience in defining, testing, developing and implementing processes, procedures and audits used in the development of space hardware.

Experience in defining, testing, developing and implementing processes, procedures and audits used in the development of space systems software.

Experience in performing studies related to safety and reliability in the aerospace or military fields.

Experience in performing reviews of contractor-furnished Product Assurance Implementation Plans.

Experience in participating in quality audits of contractor’s design, manufacturing or software development processes.

Experience working on Remote Sensing or scientific satellite systems.

Experience working on the Canadian Space Station Program.

Experience supporting Space or Aerospace operations

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Willingness and availability to travel, and knows of no impediment to travel.
Overtime might be required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.