Project Officer, Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships

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Assessment accommodation

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:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

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

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

Our immediate need is to staff an English or French Essential indeterminate position in Ottawa, Ontario.

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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, civil engineering, electrical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience applying building science principles to housing or multi-unit residential building design or renovation issues.

Experience in housing or building energy analysis including the use of energy simulation tools.

Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams including multiple stakeholders.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of building science and its impact on providing effective and energy efficient buildings or housing.

Knowledge of the construction industry including its current capabilities, practices and limitations.

Knowledge of emerging technologies in multi-unit residential buildings and homes, with regards to energy saving and renewable technologies.

Ability to manage projects and associated resources.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Working effectively with others.
Thinking Things Through.
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Leadership

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

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Experience utilizing housing and/or building energy research findings to develop outcomes appropriate for the housing and/or building marketplace.

Experience in manufacturing plant operations, engineering or management.

Knowledge of the technical and business factors related to successfully bringing new technologies to the housing and/or building market, including related barriers and ways of overcoming them.

Knowledge of Canadian housing energy use profiles, and methods for assessing energy-efficient technologies.

Knowledge of Canadian building energy use profiles, and methods for assessing energy-efficient technologies.

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

Information on employment equity

Willing and able to undertake job-related travel.
Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to wear safety equipment to avoid hazards associated with research projects.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be conducted.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. 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.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.