Research Technologist/Specialist, Mechanical Testing

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

This anticipatory selection process may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements security requirements (reliability or secret) and/or tenures (indeterminate, specified period, assignment/secondment, acting appointment and extension of acting appointment).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "*** In the Cover Letter, you must give examples on your experiences in control software programming using Python & LabVIEW. "VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Essential Education and Experience Qualifications and any applicable Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Instead, the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirements. Please use each screening criterion as a heading and provide a description outlining how that criterion is met, including the length of time that you performed the duties and where you obtained the qualification. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter could result in the application being rejected from the process.""

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 a 3 year accredited technology program from a recognized post-secondary institution in materials, metallurgical, civil, manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Degree equivalency

- Experience in mechanical testing including experimental design, equipment set-up, basic programming using standard machine commands, calibration, instrumentation and monitoring, and maintenance
- Experience in control software programming using Python & LabVIEW
- Experience with a range of mechanical testing methods, procedures and techniques
- Experience in compiling, analysing and storing data from experiments

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

Asset Qualifications

- Experience with MTS controllers (this may be used for initial screening)
- Experience with optical strain mapping based on digital image correlation and/or video extensometer
- Experience with Zwick and/or Instron controllers

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-- Knowledge of mechanical properties of materials
- Knowledge of the standards and practices of mechanical testing methods
- Knowledge of control software programming
- Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and procedures

ABILITIES
- Ability to plan and organize work including multi-tasking
- Ability to program using Python and/or LabVIEW
- Ability to operate complex technical/scientific equipment and particularly mechanical testing equipment
- Ability to assess the quality of data
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Thoroughness/attention to detail
- Reliability

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

- Occasional overtime duty
- Travel outside the normal work area is required periodically
- Involves occasional heavy lifting up to 35kg (75lbs)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, CSA certified safety footwear, hearing protection, breathing apparatus.

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

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

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.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the criteria in the online questionnaire, which is provided during the application process. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of past or current responsibilities. Rather the candidate must provide concrete and detailed examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience and will not contact candidates for additional or potentially missing information.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to indicate if they meet any of the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

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 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/

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada Jobs website. 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 1-800-645-5605.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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

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.