Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technologist & Examiner

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Esssential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "•NOTE: You MUST provide a cover letter. In this document, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. The curriculum vitae will be or may be used as a secondary source to confirm the experience described in the cover letter. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL/ MAY NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION."

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

Education:
Successful completion of a 3 year college program in mechanical engineering technology or equivalent combination of training and experience in quality control, metallurgy and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Certified by NRCan under the Canadian Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712 to level 2 or higher in at least two methods of NDT.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in the hands-on application of non-destructive testing (NDT).

Experience in writing technical procedures.

Experience in organizing and performing the technical portions of inspection programs.

Experience in planning, organizing and carrying out administrative and operational activities.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Please note that in order to apply for the EG-06 position you must meet the following education criterion:
Certified by NRCan under the Canadian Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712 to level 2 or higher in at least three methods of NDT; and to level 3 in at least two methods of NDT.

Degree equivalency

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the principles of non-destructive testing.
Knowledge of the industrial practices of non-destructive testing.
Knowledge of physical metallurgy.
Knowledge of metal processing and fabrication methods.
Knowledge of the Canadian National NDT Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
Knowledge of incorporating health and safety procedures in work processes.

Abilities:
Ability to calibrate, operate and maintain NDT equipment.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Effective interpersonal skills
Client service orientation
Integrity
Reliability
Thoroughness

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

Experience:
Experience in developing and grading examinations.
Experience with word processing, spread sheets and database software.
Experience performing job cost analysis and establishing and implementing fees for service.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the NRCan national system for certification of NDT personnel.
Knowledge of the preparation of NDT technical instructions.
Certified by NRCan under the Canadian Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712 to level 2 or higher in additional methods of NDT. (in addition to the certifications counted in Essential Qualifications).
Knowledge of advanced NDT techniques. (such as Phase-Array Ultrasonic Testing, Time of Flight Diffraction, Eddy Current testing Arrays, etc.).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
Travel may be required
Overtime may be 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

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

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 1-800-645-5605.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

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

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

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.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to employment equity and building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from qualified people and encourage members of the designated groups (Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities and Women) to apply and to self-identify.

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

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.