Junior Defence Scientist

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Only online applications will be accepted.

SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION: Defence Scientists (DS) are career managed within a person-oriented system. In accordance with the DS Pay Plan, both the DS level and salary are based on the individual’s current state of professional development. Successful candidates who are not currently in the DS group will be appointed to the DS level commensurate with their current state of professional development, and at a salary that is in accordance with the Treasury Board Terms and Conditions of Employment Policy. As described in the DS Pay Plan, promotions and salary progression are based on performance: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=12120

Work environment

DRDC CORA is a distributed organization with operational research (OR) scientists located across Canada and the United States (Victoria, Winnipeg, Trenton, Kingston, Halifax, Colorado Springs and multiple locations in Ottawa). During their career we encourage and enable our scientists to change teams, including moving to different geographical locations. This provides a rich experience for the scientists and an opportunity to create great impact for the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence (CAF/DND). Our OR scientists bring to the table expertise in a broad selection of mathematical and analytical methods, tools and techniques. The duration of our OR tasks is typically measured in weeks and months, rather than years. Our employees like the ability to address a variety of operational problems, each presenting unique technical challenges and potential approaches. They also greatly appreciate being embedded with their clients and seeing the results of their analysis having a real impact on CAF/DND decision-making.

Intent of the process

This continuous in-take process will be use to staff immediate and future needs for entre-level positions where tenure (indeterminate and term), language requirements and security requirements may vary.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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:

Graduation with a master's degree or a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in operational research, applied mathematics, industrial or systems engineering, physics, data science, management science, computer science or other scientific discipline related to the fields of operational research or quantitative analysis of systems
OR
in the final year of obtaining a master's degree or a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in operational research, applied mathematics, industrial or systems engineering, physics, data science, management science, computer science or other scientific discipline related to the fields of operational research or quantitative analysis of systems.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience (academic or professional) writing theses, dissertations, peer-reviewed publications or peer-reviewed analytical reports.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:

Recent or imminent graduation* with a master's degree or a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in operational research, applied mathematics, industrial or systems engineering, physics, data science, management science, computer science or other scientific discipline related to the fields of operational research or quantitative analysis of systems.

*Recent graduation is defined as having graduated within the last 4 years; imminent graduation is defined as graduating within the next 1 year.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Experience in performing scientific research in operational research, applied mathematics, physics, industrial or systems engineering, management science, computer science or other scientific discipline related to the fields of operational research or quantitative analysis of systems.

Experience analyzing military systems or operations.

Experience using modelling and simulation tools and techniques.

Experience programming software to support scientific research (e.g. Python, Matlab, C++, Visual Basic).

Experience in performing scientific research using advanced data analytics techniques (e.g., machine learning, predictive models, artificial intelligence) to support decision making.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, English and/or French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the principles and application of scientific methods relevant to defence and security operational research and analysis.

ABILITIES:

Ability to apply sound analytical techniques, tools and judgement to produce scientifically-reasoned solutions and recommendations for complex problems.

Ability to conceive, plan and conduct research that is relevant to defence and security priorities.

Ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and results orally to non-scientific audience.

Ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and results in writing to non-scientific audience.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Initiative;

Judgement;

Effective Interpersonal Skills;

Dependability.

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

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Various security clearance requirements: reliability, secret (Level II).

Geographical mobility. You must be willing to relocate to another location or field station during your career as a Defence Scientist with CORA.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel.

Willingness to work overtime.

Other information

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons 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.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.