Research Technologist

Update: Modification of the title and precision of the duration of employment.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

List of documents to be provided by the candidate:

• Curriculum vitae
o Including, at a minimum: the level of education (programs, academic institutions, types of diplomas and certificates, year of completion) and the list of work experience related to the position to be filled (for each job, indicate: job title, name of company, date of start and end of employment, including number of months, brief description of main tasks performed and responsibilities).

• Letter of presentation in which the candidate must demonstrate that he / she has the essential experiences and experiences that constitute an asset, if applicable.

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 and other government departments as well as the public safety and national security communities, the knowledge and technological advantage needed to defend and protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad.

Intent of the process

Immediate need will be to fill 1 determinate position (2 1/2 years).

A pool of qualified candidates could be established for the purpose of staffing similar positions with varying linguistic profiles, varying levels of security and varying durations (term, indeterminate, assignment, secondment, transfer and acting).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "The candidate must demonstrate, with concrete examples, that he / she has the essential experiences and experiences that constitute an asset, if applicable, for the position to be filled."

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education:
Successful completion of an acceptable diploma program in Engineering Technology (mechanical/electrical/electronic/computer/metallurgical/material) at a recognized institute of technology or undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a specialization/field relevant to the duties of the position such as mechanical engineering technology, psychology, human factors or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
French essential and/or bilingual imperative to the appointment

Information on language requirements

Experience:
- Academic or professional experience in the design of electronic circuits prototypes.
- Academic or professional experience in capturing electronic signals and usage of measurement devices such as oscilloscopes, multimeters or logic analyzers.
- Academic or professional experience in debugging and electronic assembly.

Competencies:
Client Focus
Teamwork
Creativity and Innovation
Professional Integrity
Results Orientation
Leadership
Flexibility
Initiative
Self-Management
Analytical Thinking and Judgment
Effective Interactive Communications
Domain Knowledge
Applying Technology
Safety and Health

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic or professional experience in failure analysis in integrated circuits
Academic or professional experience in microcontroller programming

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: Enhanced reliability or Secret
Available to travel occasionally within Canada and abroad.

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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.

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.