Senior Technologist, Electromagnetic Compatibility

Update: Please note that this posting has been extended until June 7, 2019.

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Assessment accommodation

HOW TO APPLY:
When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate with clear and specific examples how you meet these requirements, to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

We will accept on-line applications only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:

- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager, and
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time.

Duties

As a Senior Technologist, Electromagnetic Compatibility you will be responsible:
- to deliver electromagnetic compatibility test service on hardware used for aerospace and terrestrial applications.
- to provide technical services, technical support, technical advice and test services related to electronic systems and components within the Radio Frequency Qualification Facilities (RFQF) of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL).
- to support other tests activities provided by the RFQF Group, including antenna characterization and high power RF tests related to aerospace and terrestrial applications.

Work environment

The selected candidate will work at the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) facilities located at 3701, Carling Avenue, Ottawa. If you would like more information about the DFL, please click on the following link: http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/laboratories-and-warehouse/david-florida/about.asp.

Intent of the process

The objective of this appointment process is to staff a position as Senior Technologist, Electromagnetic Compatibility at the EL-06 group and level. If no candidates qualify at this level, we could use this process to staff a position as Technologist, Radio Frequency Qualification at the EL-05 (annual salary range: $66,605 to $81,666) or EL-04 (annual salary range: $60,072 to $73,633) levels. A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various language requirements, tenures and security requirements.

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)

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma and completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology.
OR
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 3 years of experience in each of the following areas:
• in performing electromagnetic compatibility tests
• in developing and/or modifying software used to control laboratory instruments
• in evaluating technical documents, test procedures, and test plans and in writing test reports and technical documents.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Training courses in electromagnetic compatibility testing

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE WITH:
• military standard MIL-STD 461 series
• aeronautical standard RTCA/DO-160
• space station standard SSP 30237/30238

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Measurement techniques used to characterize performance of RF, analog and digital equipment.

Knowledge of RF circuitry, antennas and radio waves propagation.

CANDIDATE'S PROFILE (ABILITIES/SKILLS):
• Excellent organizational skills
• Initiative
• Action oriented
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Work effectively with others

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to travel on occasion.
Willingness to work overtime on occasion.
Willingness to work shifts days, evenings and weekends when necessary.

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.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.