Junior Explosives Technologist

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Are you looking for an exciting, dynamic and challenging work environment? If yes, then Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is looking for you!

We have offices across Canada, from coast to coast to coast. Our vision is to improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating a sustainable resource advantage. At NRCan you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities. Consistent with our culture, we encourage collaboration, creativity and innovation. We invest in our employees by supporting ongoing training, learning and development.

As an employee of NRCan, you will benefit from many entitlements including great health and dental plans, a pension plan, three weeks of paid vacation which increases over time as well as paid sick days.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EG-03 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, 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 2,000 words (maximum) ""You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and other 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. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA MAY NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.""

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Successful completion of post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, Laboratory Technology or an equivalent field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in designing equipment for physical tests on explosives, setting the equipment up, performing tests, recording results, and performing a preliminary assessment of the results against standards;
Experience in handling and using explosives and related materials;
Experience in the fabrication of equipment including the use of machine tools and welding equipment;
Experience installing and using different types of equipment such as sensors, transducers, probes and cameras (cameras, video cameras and high-speed cameras).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of explosives within the meaning of the Explosives Act;
Knowledge of general health and safety requirements in the laboratory;
Knowledge of laboratory technology, including measurement of mass, volume, pressure and temperature;
Knowledge of basic scientific methodology, including evaluation of test results;
Knowledge of electricity and electronics, including circuits, and knowledge associated with the installation of test equipment and the connection of instruments and sensors.

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Effective Interpersonal Relationships;
Focus on results;
Flexibility;
Team Player; and
Dependability.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

- Successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Non-restricted or Restricted Firearms.
- Natural Resources Canada Display Supervisor or Assistant certificate.
- Natural Resources Canada Pyrotechnician, Special Effects Pyrotechnician or Senior Pyrotechnician certificate.
 

Degree equivalency

Must be able to perform strenuous fieldwork, including lifting up to 25 kg;
Must travel to perform fieldwork, when required;
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime;
Willingness to conduct field and laboratory work, sometimes under a variety of environmental climatic conditions.
Willingness to operate a forklift truck or similar equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s licence;
Must wear personal protective equipment when required (safety glasses, face shields, respiratory protection, safety boots – all meeting recognized standards; and lab coats or coveralls).

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. 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/.

References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

An interview may be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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.