Manager, Acoustical Radiation Physical Sciences Division (ARPSD)

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Duties

As the Manager of the Acoustical Radiation Physical Sciences Division (ARPSD) within the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau (CCRPB), you will establish priorities in acoustics relevant to health protection; identify strategic goals/objectives; undertake planning exercises and lead a small team.

As both a Manager and Subject Matter Expert in the field of acoustical (infrasound, sound and ultrasound) radiation, you will provide expert scientific, technical, policy and regulatory advice; including: recommendations and interpretation of policies, guidelines and standards to management, manufacturers, industry, government and non-government agencies and the general public.

You will represent the Department as an expert at national and /or international conferences, symposium, seminars and/or workshops.

Work environment

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The Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau (CCRPB) is in the Environmental and Radiation Health Sciences Directorate of the Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch of Health Canada. CCRPB helps to protect the health of Canadians from exposures to ionizing, non-ionizing and acoustical radiation from radiation emitting products. We are located at 775 Brookfield Road in Ottawa, Ontario (Riverside/Heron), in a unique building with specialized laboratories (including a large anechoic chamber).

With convenient access to parking, buses and the O-train, the building is also within walking distance to Vincent Massey Park, Hog’s Back Falls and Mooney’s Bay. Nearby amenities also include: a gym, a Tim Hortons, a cafeteria, a convenience store, and restaurant.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this poster is to fill one (1) indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level within Health Canada.

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)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position such as engineering.

Note:
The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience applying principles of noise protection and risk assessment to support the management of acoustical (infrasound, sound or ultrasound) radiation risks.

• Experience leading a scientific, technical or research initiative in the area of acoustical (infrasound, sound or ultrasound) radiation.

• Experience preparing and providing scientific, technical or regulatory advice, pertaining to acoustical measurements and assessments, to one or more of the following: senior management*, industry, stakeholders, governments or the public.

*Senior management is defined as Director level or above.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of physics or engineering theories, or principles as applied to: the design, use, and performance of acoustical radiation emitting devices; or, environmental acoustical sources.
• Knowledge of health hazards of acoustical radiation.
• Knowledge of key national and international standards applicable to the assessment and management of risks from acoustical radiation emitting devices.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Effective Interpersonal relationships
• Respect for diversity
• Judgement**
• Dependability

**All communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate on judgement.

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

ASSET EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters or Doctoral degree from a recognized university in science or applied science with specialization in physics, engineering, or other relevant science related discipline.

• Degree from a recognized university with a specialisation in acoustics.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in participating in federal, provincial or territorial environmental assessment processes pertaining to noise exposure.

• Experience in managing financial resources.

• Experience in coordinating laboratory or field measurement activities supporting a regulatory or scientific program.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of the purpose and scope of application of the Radiation Emitting Devices Act (REDA) as it applies to or implicates acoustical (infrasound, sound or ultrasound) sources.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

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

Candidates may be required to meet 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 some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

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 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/.

Volume management strategies may be used (for example: top down approach may be used).

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.