5G Jobs: Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Technologists

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

*DUE TO THE COVID-19 SITUATION, WE HAVE EXTENDED THE POSTING PERIOD FOR THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY.*

One of the advantages of applying to an inventory is that you can retrieve, modify and resubmit your application at any time. This application will remain in the inventory to be considered as long as the process remains open!

If your candidacy is retained, you will become a member of our Spectrum Management Officer Recruitment and Professional Development Program (SMORPDP) and progress through the 4 levels starting with a salary of $53,478 and eventually reaching $84,965. Please note that the current process is to staff positions at the entry level but we are also offering opportunities at differents levels and various locations. For more information, please contact us at: .

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be one of the winners of the Canada's Top 100 Employers 2020, the National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2020, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2020 competitions all for the second year in a row. These competitions recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

ISED strives to build a culture that enshrines mental health, safety and wellbeing in all aspects of the workplace through collaboration, inclusivity and respect. Join us, and build a career with meaningful work that has a direct impact on the daily lives of Canadians. For us, work-life balance isn’t just a slogan - we offer a variety of policies to support our people, including: flexible hours, work from home, part-time, and extended leave for personal reasons (parental, educational, and more)

SPECTRUM AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR

So, what do we do? In a nutshell, we help make wireless work for Canadians!

We’re an 800+ person team dedicated to supporting the infrastructure of the digital economy. We research and regulate radiofrequency spectrum that carries wireless signals, and the telecom equipment that delivers the messages. We oversee the safety and security of Canada’s telecommunications infrastructure ensuring continuity in times crisis. We use policy, regulatory, legislative and program work to support a competitive, secure, wireless marketplace and a thriving, innovative digital economy.

As part of our team, you’ll help us analyse spectrum application requests, give out licenses and allocate frequencies. When issues arise, as they sometimes do, you’ll need to find and fix interferences issues. That’s the day-to-day job, but there’s also some pretty unique responsibilities, that you won’t find in the typical government jobs, such as: search and rescue, special events, monitoring, and enforcement.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates (pending Second Language Evaluations and Security) will be established to make indeterminate appointments for variety of jobs with different requirements, locations, and language profiles.

Positions to be filled: 15

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
ED1- Secondary school diploma AND either a) an Electronics Engineering Technology* diploma/certificate or b) an acceptable combination of education, training or experience in the field of radiocommunication.

* Includes but not limited to acceptable programs such as Telecommunications, Wireless, Broadcasting Technologies or Avionics Engineering Technology or the completion of an acceptable training program of at least 2,400 hours, in electronics technology or in the radiocommunications field.

Students who are currently registered in an Electronics Engineering Technology diploma/certificate program with an expected graduation by Spring/Summer 2020 or earlier will be considered and if found qualified, may be offered a position upon completion of the educational program.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1- Experience in office computer software (E-mail, word processing, Internet, spreadsheets and database systems).
EX2- Experience in operating test and measurement equipment.

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

Various language requirements
- English or French essential
- English essential
- French essential
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
- Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
K1- Knowledge of the theories of electronics and their current applications to modern Radiocommunications.
K2- Knowledge of antennas, transmission lines and electromagnetic wave propagation.

COMPETENCIES:
C1- Results Orientation – Organizing and carrying-out work to accomplish objectives in the most effective, efficient and timely manner.
C2- Analytical thinking – Decisiveness based on good judgement. It is about questioning basic assumptions about work and how it gets done, identifying underlying principles, root causes, and facts by breaking down information and data and their implications, and drawing conclusions based on their analyses.
C3- Client Service – Building and maintaining client satisfaction including being aware of business objectives and priorities.
C4- Teamwork – Developing and maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others and also includes cooperation such as being part of a group and working cooperatively with other members toward the achievement of a common work-related goal.
C5- Adaptability/Flexibility – Showing openness to change and altering behaviours in order to work effectively when faced with new information, a changing situation or environment.
C6- Communication Skills – Transmitting and receiving information clearly and communicating appropriately with various internal and external stakeholders in a manner that is effective and consistent with the organizational objectives.

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

EDUCATION (ASSET):
AE1 - Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electronics or electrical engineering.
AE2 - Professional or amateur radio operator certificate.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (ASSETS):
AEX1 - Experience working in the field of telecommunications or radiocommunications or wireless;
AEX2 - Experience in the assembly or maintenance of electronic equipment;
AEX3 - Experience working in a regulatory environment;
AEX4 - Experience working in a client service delivery environment;

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1- Ability and willingness to travel, which at times may be on short notice.
OR2- Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

CE1: Secret security clearance
CE2: Must possess a valid, fully graduated driver's license issued by a province or territory of Canada.

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

We are keeping it simple:

Pre Screening questions is an important part of your application. Take the time to answer the questions with as many details and examples as needed to demonstrate your capabilities. This is your chance to tell us what you can do!

WHAT IS NEXT?

We will be reviewing your application over the next few weeks. Here is what you can expect:

👍 PHASE 1 - Let’s see what you’ve got
We will review your application with a focus on your education, experience and competencies. If we see a match, you’ll move on to Phase 2.

🤝 PHASE 2: Meet us
You will meet with our management team, in person, or online. Modern tools will be used for this process such as an online knowledge test and video interviews.

😊 PHASE 3: Congratulations!
You have met all our requirements! At this point, we will touch base to let you know where you stand and if we have a vacancy on our team. In some instances, financial support may be offered to help you relocate.

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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.