Research Engineer (Air Emissions)

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 2 ENG-03 positions for a determinate period of two years, with the possibility of extension. One position is located in Devon, Alberta and the second position is located in Ottawa, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar ENG-03 positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements (English essential, French essential, English or French essential, bilingual imperative) and profiles (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.

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 mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, aeronautical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Recent* experience designing and developing testing systems and techniques related to particulate and gaseous air emissions (both gaseous and particulate);
Recent* and significant** experience planning and performing applied research, development or innovative design work related to particulate and gaseous air emissions from oil and gas industry-related sources or from other industries employing similar technologies;
Experience preparing, reviewing or evaluating technical studies or reports, and communicating complex issues or project results to colleagues, superiors or experts in the specialty.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last 7 years

**Significant experience is defined as experience that would normally be acquired by doing the duties full time for a period of approximately 3 years.

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

A thesis-based graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Engineering or in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Experience collaborating with industry;
Experience procuring and assembling systems suitable for operation in hazardous locations;
Experience in preparing engineering modification packages and supervising modifications;
Experience in designing and/or operating pilot-scale experimental equipment;
Experience using process simulation software suitable for oil and gas process modeling such HYSYS or UniSim.

Willing and able to travel occasionally within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, and air;
Willing and capable of lifting up to 35kgs during field work;
Willing and able to work overtime occasionally and on short notice to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements.

Devon position only:
Work rotational shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and designated holidays.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of engineering theories, principles and practices related to the measurement of gaseous and particulate matter emissions;
Knowledge of oil and natural gas industry emissions detection, quantification and speciation technologies and technology development.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to collect, compile, analyze, interpret, and report on engineering projects or engineering research;
Ability to install, calibrate, operate and maintain assorted air-emissions-related laboratory equipment such as flow meters and gas analyzers;
Ability to use National Instruments hardware and NI-LABVIEW software for system control and data acquisition. This includes hardware set-up as well as the creation and subsequent usage of LABVIEW virtual instruments;
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Demonstrating integrity and respect;
Thinking things through;
Working effectively with others;
Being innovative;
Being action-oriented;
Able to work independently.

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

Knowledge of communication protocols for data acquisition systems;
Knowledge of oil and natural gas production and processing practices and technologies;
Knowledge of domestic and international atmospheric emissions issues (political, economic, social, or scientific) associated with oil and natural gas production and processing;
Knowledge of oil and natural gas industry life cycle assessment (LCA) and of factors which contribute to the accuracy of LCA models;
Knowledge of oil and natural gas industry economics and business case development for cost-effective oil and natural gas industry emissions reduction projects.

Ability to mentor and supervise staff;
Ability to develop and manage budgets;
Ability to troubleshoot experimental setups or equipment;
Ability to fabricate, assemble, and test electronic equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to perform field testing, laboratory and/or pilot plant work.
Willing and able to wear personal safety equipment normally required in a laboratory environment and in and industrial field environment.

Other information

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials. 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/.

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.