Electrician

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Duties

The Engineering Services (ES) Group at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa is responsible for engineering, technical support and maintenance services, including the electrical installations in all the labs and pilot plant facilities. As a member of the electrical team within ES Group, the candidate will help with electrical services to clients (research scientists, research engineers, technicians/technologists or external clients) on projects funded by government departments, cost-recovery or external stakeholders such as power generating stations and oil companies. The job requires layout planning, electrical assembly, installation and testing of unique apparatus related to mechanical, electrical instrumentation and controls and/or hydraulic systems as part of industrial research applications. The candidate is also required to discuss project requirements with project teams and consult reference materials, as well as to ensure all electrical services comply with Canadian Electrical Codes and Canada Standard Association.

Work environment

CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.

CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.

At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Excellence, Innovation & Wellness Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one EG-04 position for an indeterminate period.

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)

Completion of a minimum two-year program from a recognized post-secondary institution in Electrical Technology, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Electrician License Certification (Ontario or Inter-provincial)

Experience in layout planning, installation and modification of commercial or industrial electrical equipment, instrumentation and process control
Experience in reading process and instrumentation diagrams
Experience in detecting, investigating and repairing irregularities and/or malfunctions in electrical equipment
Experience in setting up and carrying out preventive maintenance for electrical equipment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of electrical circuits and control systems
Knowledge of electrical test and measurement equipment, and specific electrical tools and procedures such as 3-phase electrical analyzers
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures and guidelines
Knowledge of electrical safety and Canadian standard electrical codes for industrial operations, specifically in combustion and energy related facilities
Knowledge of electronic components in sensors, control and monitoring systems

Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
Ability to plan, organize and manage priorities
Ability to provide technical input for project planning including time/cost estimates, material and equipment requirements
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Judgment
Team player

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

Licensed Industrial Electrician

Experience in control system installations in explosive proof environments (Zone 1&2 or Class 1&2 buildings)
Experience in two or more of the following areas:
- A commercial maintenance software,
- Installation and Programming of various process controllers (PLC, VSD, heating, temperature, pressure, flow)
- Installation of gas sensing and monitoring systems
- Building control cabinets

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

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.

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.