Projects Manager (3 Positions)

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

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Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff three (3) ENG-05 positions on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar ENG-05 positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various bilingual language requirements (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC), various security requirements , various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering or in another engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position; or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in a engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

All Streams (Stream 1: Distribution Energy Resource; Stream 2: Smart Grid Distribution Network; Stream 3: Bulk Grid and Renewable Energy):

Noteworthy* managerial** experience, in the planning and implementation of resources to carry out research projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in developing recommendations and providing expert advice to senior management and industry executives.

Experience in managing interactions with a large number of stakeholders of various types related to renewable energies and/or electrical networks, including the private sector and national/international associations.

Experience in negotiating and implementing R&D and partnership project agreements.

Recent*** and significant experience **** in the field of renewable energies and/or Smart grids and/or electrical grids.

Experience in the planning and execution of applied research, development or innovative design work in an area of electrical engineering and/or renewable energy.

* Noteworthy means 3 or more years of full-time experience.
** Managerial experience implies staff supervision, establishment of work objectives, assignment of work, evaluation of performance and management of development.
***Recent experience refers to work experience acquired within the last 5 years.
****Significant experience is equivalent to 10 years or more of full-time experience.

Stream 1 (Distribution Energy Resource):

Recent work experience*** on projects including distributed energy resources and exploiting the flexibility of electrical demand.

Experience in the development of standards related to renewable energy.

Experience working and doing research with photovoltaic equipment and their integrations in buildings.

***Recent experience refers to work experience acquired within the last 5 years.

Stream 2 (Smart Grid Distribution Network):

Experience working in the field of electrical energy distribution.

Experience working with technologies and equipment used in smart grid distribution systems.

Experience working with standards in the field of electrical networks.

Stream 3 (Bulk Grid and Renewable Energy):

Experience working in the field of electrical networks, including interconnections between main networks or the integration of renewable energies.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

All Streams (Stream 1: Distribution Energy Resource; Stream 2: Smart Grid Distribution Network; Stream 3: Bulk Grid and Renewable Energy):

Knowledge of theories, principles, problems and/or practices of electrical engineering related to renewable energies.

Knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies in renewable energy.

Stream 3 (Bulk Grid and Renewable Energy):
Knowledge of the operation, interconnection and markets of Canadian electrical grids.

All Streams (Stream 1: Distribution Energy Resource; Stream 2: Smart Grid Distribution Network; Stream 3: Bulk Grid and Renewable Energy):

Ability to manage the human and financial resources of multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.

Ability to analyze and recommend solutions on complex issues.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Create vision and strategy.
Mobilize people.
Maintain integrity and respect.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
Promote innovation and guide change.
Obtaining results.

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

Master's degree or doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering or in another engineering field relating to the functions of the position.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility to an engineering title in Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/staffing/qualification-standards/core.html) in a field of engineering related to the duties of the position.

Knowledge of Natural Resources Canada's energy departmental priorities.

Knowledge of health and safety codes and standards applying to a research laboratory as well as obligations under the labour code.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This need for the organization can be taken into account in the nomination decision. In such cases, the nomination of a qualified person declaring to be a member of a visible minority, a native, a disabled person or a woman (for non-traditional occupations) may be considered as a priority.

Consenting to work on a variable schedule and working overtime.

Consenting to travel occasionally

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. 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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in our position, for the purpose of this staffing process, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

It is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for assessment purposes. This will include communication of invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates 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.

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.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.