Electromechanical Test Cell Technologist.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one EL-05 position located at Natural Resources, Bell's Corner Complex, 1 Hannel Drive, Building 10, Ottawa ON. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada at the EL-05 group and level with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability Status, Secret), 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) "Please describe in detail using concrete examples, how you meet the experience and education required. It is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out."

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education: Completion of a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Electro-Mechanical Technology or Mechanical stream and completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative. The employer-approved alternative is an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• With operation and maintenance of advanced analog and digital test and measurement devices
• Testing, evaluating, monitoring and maintaining electronic equipment, apparatus and/or instrumentation, including documentation and presentation of the results
• With combustion engines, including diesel
• With overhead cranes, including safe lifting and handling procedures
• Advising and instructing staff on equipment/system use
• Making operational decisions to ensure the satisfactory operation of the equipment/ system
• Procuring laboratory components and related supplies for development, repair, and operation
• Participating in technical projects
• Experience in writing test procedures, including sketches, technical drawings, schematic diagrams, and standard operating procedures

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Of the techniques and practices of electronic circuitry
• Of the engine test cell: Engine components; pressure measuring devices and converting output to engineering units
• Of the theories and principles used in the analysis of different gases
• Of the operation and maintenance of gas analyses instrumentation in the laboratory and in the field

Abilities/Competencies
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair assorted sensors, bench and pilot scale equipment
• Plan, organize and carry out the development and assembly of required equipment and associated instrumentation to form part of a test facility
• Conduct field and laboratory work, often in difficult field situations
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to organize workload
• Ability to participate in the writing and editing of reports

Personal Suitability
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Team Player
• Tact and respect when dealing with personnel, clients and partners of NRCan

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

• Willing and able to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Experience with Industrial Process Control, Digital Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of diesel engine dynamometer and related controls
• Experience in the assembly, operation and maintenance of gas analysis and diesel particulate sampling systems used in the laboratory and in field studies
• Experience in lifting/manoeuver heavy equipment with crane and/or forklift

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) 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.