Junior Data scientist - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE/ HOW TO APPLY
Please read carefully the following instructions before applying. Candidates who do not follow these instructions may be subject to rejection of their application.
• It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to submit a cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the screening criteria (Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset);
• Please apply the following approach: use each screening qualification as a header and then provide a description outlining when, where and how you meet each qualification.
• Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and / or experience described in the cover letter.
• Copy of undergraduate and post-graduate transcripts.
• Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• Any or all of the criteria under the Asset Qualifications may be used for screening purposes
• The client organization will accept applications on-line only.
• All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
• 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 the Infotel Service at 1-800-645-5605.
• Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to carry out research and development activities related to the application of machine learning techniques and approaches to the processing of electro-optical and infrared imagery collected with ground-based and airborne platforms. Task will include the development of software applications to support the validation of open source and custom machine learning approaches and the evaluation of processing results

Work environment

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) is an agency of the Canadian Department of National Defence that responds to the scientific and technological needs of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Its vision, mission and values guide Defence R&D Canada to ensure that the CAF remains scientifically and operationally relevant. The agency is made up of eight centers located across Canada with a corporate office in Ottawa.
The Valcartier Research Center (VRC) develops innovative technologies and systems in the fields of optronic systems, information systems and combat systems. Work will be conducted within the Tactical Surveillance and Reconnaissance Section (TSR), whose mandate is to provide the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, and Public Safety the leadership, world-class sciences and technologies capabilities for the exploitation of EO/IR sensors and systems to support intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "Cover letter describing how you meet the essential and any applicable asset qualifications. Copy of undergraduate transcripts." A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

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

EDUCATION:
-Enrolment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in engineering, physics, or mathematics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- At least 6 months of experience in the development of machine learning algorithms for image processing.
- Experience in using practical machine learning development frameworks such as Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe2, Microsoft CNTK, Theano, and/or Lua/Torch.

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of science investigation;
- Knowledge of the principles of image processing.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Autonomy;
- Initiative;
- Dependability;
- Effective interpersonal skills.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

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

EDUCATION:
Completion of course work in any of the following subjects:
- Image processing;
-Computer programming (C++, Python, or equivalent); and
- Machine Learning.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Development and implementation of algorithms for image processing on embedded platforms (e.g. NVIDIA TX2, NVIDIA Xavier, Google Coral, Intel Neural Compute Stick (NCS));
- Development and implementation of algorithms for live processing of imagery acquired with electro-optical and infrared cameras.
- Working with database;
- Data analysis ;
- Work with Git or other code versioning platform;
- Code testing;
- Small scale electronic projects;

-May be required to travel for short durations (courses, conferences, meetings, trials, etc.);
-May be required to work overtime;
-May be required to work outside in adverse conditions;
-May be required to participate in other research and development tasks, as and when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Work in Quebec, QC area for the duration of the assignment.

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

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate 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).
• Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.
• The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following: written examinations, interviews, practical exercises, role-plays, behaviour-based questions, situational exercises and reference checks.
• 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
• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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