Mechanical Research Technologist

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.

In order to have your application considered, all screening questions must be answered. Candidates must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES WHICH DEMONSTRATE, how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one EG-04 position for a determinate period of 2 years, with a possibility of extension.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar EG-04 positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual) 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.

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

Graduation from a recognized college, trade school, or vocational school with a specialization in mechanical engineering technology or manufacturing technology, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience installing and assembling mechanical equipment and process equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, etc.
Experience fixing and maintaining mechanical machines and equipment.
Experience calibrating and commissioning mechanical equipment.

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

Experience working in an experimental or laboratory workplace.
Experience welding.
Experience machining parts and using conventional machining tools.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of workshop or laboratory health and safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of CAD software such as Autocad or Inventor.
Knowledge of procedures for machining and assembling mechanical equipment and assemblies.
Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of machining and mechanical fabrication tools (lathe, band saw, etc).

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to assemble, repair and operate mechanical fabrication equipment.

Team-oriented
Initiative
Judgment

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

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Able and willing to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability clearance
Able and willing to work in a lab environment, in a pilot factory and/or in the field
Able and willing to work overtime
Medical certificate

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

All applications must be submitted online through the Government of Canada Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency.

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

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.

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.