Research Technologist

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Assessment accommodation

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE/ HOW TO APPLY
Please read carefully the following instructions before applying. Candidates who do not follow these instructions may be subject to rejection of their application.
• It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to submit a cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the screening criteria (Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset).
• Please note it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.
• You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification (Education and Experience, Essential and Asset).
• Please apply the following approach: use each screening qualification as a header and then provide a description outlining when, where and how you meet each qualification.
• Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and / or experience described in the cover letter.
• FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.
• Any or all of the criteria under the Asset Qualifications may be used for screening purposes
• The client 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 the Infotel Service at 1-800-645-5605.
• Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.•
• Please note your application may be used to help assess “Ability to communicate technical and non-technical subject matter in writing to a variety of audiences”

Intent of the process

Immediate need will be to fill 1 permanent position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION: Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering Technology, or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, building, or assembly of mechanical equipment (e.g. demonstrated by hands-on skills in woodworking, metal working, vehicle repair, machining, or equivalent).
• Collecting, recording, reducing, and reporting experimental results.

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience planning and conducting tests or measurements.
• Depth and breadth of experience in troubleshooting instrumentation or machinery.
• Experience working as part of a technical or scientific team.
• Experience in data analysis for scientific or technical applications.
• Calibrating test equipment.
• Depth and breadth of experience in using X-ray systems.
• Depth and breadth of experience in performing material testing.
• Experience as the principal point of contact or lead technologist.
• Performing explosion dynamics research on energetic materials and blast effects.
• Use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Motor and sensory skills for precise alignment, calibration, and operation of scientific equipment.
• Ability to manually manipulate materials up to 30kg.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Initiative.
• Teamwork.
• Dependability
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Abstract critical thinking, problem solving and analysis.

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

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of tensile and compressive material testing.
• Knowledge of metallography and hardness testing.
• Knowledge of gauges / sensors, signal conditioning and digital acquisition and recording.
• Knowledge of software for data analysis and plotting scientific data.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing and able to perform work that is occasionally physically demanding and repetitive in nature.
• Must be willing and able to work in a outdoors field environment in occasionally adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 licence.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Reliability security clearance. Must be willing to obtain and retain a Secret (Level II) security 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.
• The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following: written examinations, interviews, practical exercises, role-plays, behaviour-based questions, situational exercises and reference checks.
• 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
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.