Defence Scientist

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Your Resume:
Your resume must include as a minimum: the education level (program, school, degrees obtained, dates); list of relevant work experiences in relation to the advertised position (for each experience, indicate: title of position, name of the organisation, start and end dates, including number of months, brief description of tasks performed and responsibilities); software competencies (list of specialized software used, level of proficiency); field of expertise and special competencies; professional affiliations (associations, working groups, etc.).

A full list of publications (formatted according to a commonly accepted bibliographic standard (MLA, APA, etc.)) and a list of selected oral presentations (the candidate must select presentations highlighting his ability to address various audiences (e.g., academic lectures, conference presentations, guest speaker, etc.)) will be requested at a later date.

Duties

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is seeking candidates for Defence Scientist positions in cyber analytics and computer network operations. Defence Scientists apply their problem-solving skills to provide science and technology (S&T) tools, techniques, and advice to support the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces. Successful candidates will be responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, executing, and documenting research and development (R&D) work. Additional duties include proposing and managing R&D contracts with industry, collaborating with academia and national partners, and representing Canada and DRDC on international working groups and at conferences.

Work environment

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is the national leader in defence and security science and technology. As an agency of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND), DRDC provides DND, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and other government departments as well as public safety and national security communities with the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad. DRDC values work/life balance and offers motivating work within a friendly and diverse community. https://www.canada.ca/en/defence-research-development/corporate/job-opportunities/why-i-joined-drdc.html

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer two indeterminate positions and one term position.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education: Graduation with a Master's or Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Physics, or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in conducting scientific research independently and in teams.

• Experience in computer-based data analysis, modeling, or simulation.

• Experience in at least one the following fields: 1) computer networking; 2) cyber security; 3) artificial intelligence or reasoning systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Ability to build and maintain effective professional working relationships.

Personal Suitability:
• Integrity and responsibility.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Creativity.
• Judgment.
• Adaptability.

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

Education: Graduation with a Doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Physics, or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in publishing scientific documents.

• Experience performing scientific research in cyber security.

• Experience performing scientific research in computer network protocols.

• Experience performing scientific research in artificial intelligence or reasoning systems.

• Experience leading successful research projects and investigations.

Abilities and Skills :
• Ability to analyze and evaluate alternative technical approaches, establish realistic trade-offs, and make suitable recommendations between options.
• Ability to independently plan, implement, and evaluate a research project, and to employ scientific procedures and techniques.
• Skills in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Skills in programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++) to support scientific research.

Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Secret security clearance, Top Secret clearance.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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

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.

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.

Asset qualifications may be invoked for selection purposes.

Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates must be prepared to submit electronic proof of a Canadian equivalent education at the time of application.
For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/415/credentialassessment-
services.canada.

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.