Technical Specialist, Explosion Effects

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Assessment accommodation

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

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements and profiles (Bilingual (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements (reliability, secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum) "It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the Situation/Task, the Action you took, what the Results were, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Your CV/résumé must support content of your response as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/résumé will only be used to validate this information."

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Physical Sciences, Mechanical Sciences, or other discipline related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with explosives
Experience in the use of data acquisition systems
Experience in the use of pressure transducers, both dynamic and static
Experience in the planning and execution of technical projects
Experience programing control systems, e.g. Dasylab, Labview or similar
Experience in the preparation of test reports
Experience in fabrication, use of milling machines, lathes, welding (Stick, MIG, TIG)
Note: experience gained at college/university is not considered valid

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

Experience doing fieldwork
Experience operating heavy equipment, such as bobcats, forklifts, telehandlers, overhead cranes, elevated platforms, or tractors
Experience repairing small engines

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of electric circuits related to blast testing
Knowledge of the basics of air blast
Knowledge of the fundamental properties of explosives
Knowledge of the safe handling of explosives

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to use high-speed video equipment
Ability to design and carry out a test involving energetic/hazardous materials

Initiative
Team Player
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Flexibility

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

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered a priority.

Willingness to travel
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Valid driver’s licence
Willingness to do strenuous fieldwork, including lifting up to 25 kg
Willingness to wear personal protective equipment when required

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.