Senior Engineer - 5G Initiative

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COME WORK WITH US ON 5G!

5G will enable exciting leading-edge technologies—including autonomous vehicles, smart cities, clean energy, precision agriculture and advanced telemedicine—that will have a transformative effect on Canada's economy and the day-to-day lives of Canadians. For more information on 5G, go to: www.crc.gc.ca/eic/site/069.nsf/eng/00077.html

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be one of the winners of the Canada's Top 100 Employers 2019 competition. This competition recognizes Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

ISED strives to build a culture that enshrines mental health, safety and well-being in all aspects of the workplace through collaboration, inclusivity and respect. To support employee wellness, employees have access to resources such as our new Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace. This centre promotes a safe, respectful and inclusive space for employees to share, support, network, and collaborate and attend seminars on mental health and well-being. Events include seminars on mental health and well-being, yoga, mindfulness, and more.

ISED has also modernized the workplace in order to attract, retain and encourage public servants to work smarter, greener and healthier to better serve Canadians.

SPECTRUM AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR

We help make wireless work!
We are responsible for researching and regulating spectrum, regulating telecommunications equipment, and working with other organizations on the safety and security of existing and future telecommunications infrastructure.
We are structured to be a focused, nimble regulator backed by scientific research and expertise. We aim to be agile, responsive and efficient in support of a competitive, secure wireless marketplace and a thriving, innovative digital economy.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates (Second Language Evaluations and Security) will be established to make indeterminate or determinate appointments to staff similar positions that may have various language requirements or various security levels or various locations (our current needs are in Montreal (1155 Metcalfe Street), Ottawa (235 Queen Street) and Nepean (3701 Carling Ave.)).

By default and in the interest of the greater public service, pools created as a result of staffing processes at ISED will be shared with other government departments.

Positions to be filled: 10

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
EDU1 - Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution** in electrical engineering, computer engineering, engineering physics or other relevant engineering specialties.

OR

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1 - Certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

* Degree: A baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities, unless the type of credential is specified in the relevant Qualification Standard.
** Recognized post-secondary institution: Public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs. It is the candidate's responsibility to demonstrate that the degree/program held has been approved by a "recognized" Canadian post-secondary institution. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1 - Significant*** experience working in one or more of the following engineering fields:
• telecommunications
• computing systems
• radiocommunications (e.g. electromagnetic compatibility, radio network planning, etc.)
• or related field
EX2 - Recent**** experience in writing technical documents.
EX3 - Recent**** experience in one or more of the following:
• Performing or assessing electro-magnetic compatibility analysis.
• Designing or developing communications networks or computing systems.
• Performing risk management activities related to cyber security of networks or computing systems.
• Assessing human exposure to electromagnetic energy from wireless equipment.
• Performing duties as a test or compliance engineer in the field of wireless telecommunications or electromagnetic compatibility.

***Significant experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of at least five (5) years where a graduate degree could be considered two (2) of the required five (5) years.
****Recent experience is defined as being acquired over the last five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
English or French Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 - Knowledge of industry trends and foreseeable disruptive technologies in a relevant engineering field.

ABILITIES
A1 - Ability to research, analyze and resolve technical issues and make recommendations.
A2 - Ability to plan and manage projects.
A3 - Ability to present technical information to a technical and a non-technical audience.
A4 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

COMPETENCIES:
CO1 - Teamwork
CO2 - Effective Interpersonal Skills
CO3 - Initiative
CO4 - Judgement
CO5 - Reliability
CO6 - Adaptability

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

ASSET CERTIFICATION
AC1 - Radio operator certificate (e.g. maritime, radio amateur etc.).
AC2 - PMP Certification.
AC3 - Certification with (ISC)2 or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1 - Experience in the development or implementation of technical guidelines or standards.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
OR1 - Ability and willingness to work overtime occasionally.
OR2 - Ability and willingness to travel (dependent on position).

Conditions of employment

1. Secret security clearance or reliability security clearance.
2. Ability and willingness to travel (dependent on position).

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

VERY IMPORTANT:
When applying you MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Education and Experience essential requirements. Please provide concrete examples with timeframes and describe the work/duties you performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

A written exam will be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

COMMUNICATIONS:
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility 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).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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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.