Research Technologist - Robotics

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Assessment accommodation

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE/ HOW TO APPLY
Please read carefully the following instructions before applying. Candidates who do not follow these instructions may be subject to rejection of their application.
• It is your responsibility, as a candidate, to submit a cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the screening criteria (Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset).
• Please note it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.
• You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification (Education and Experience, Essential and Asset).
• Please apply the following approach: use each screening qualification as a header and then provide a description outlining when, where and how you meet each qualification.
• Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and / or experience described in the cover letter.
• FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.
• Any or all of the criteria under the Asset Qualifications may be used for screening purposes
• The client organization will accept applications on-line only.
• All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
• 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 the Infotel Service at 1-800-645-5605.
• Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
• No acknowledgement of requests will be sent. We will contact applicants as soon as the screening process is complete.

Intent of the process

Immediate need will be to fill 1 permanent position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma, and graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in electronics, instrumentation, electrical or mechanical engineering technology, or other specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Normally, an acceptable specialized program involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent Experience (minimum 1 year within the last 5 years) working in one or more of the following areas: electrical or electronics engineering, mechanical or mechatronics engineering or software engineering.
Demonstrated experience in the design, building, or assembly of mechanical and electronics equipment (e.g. demonstrated by hands-on skills in electrical and electronics components, metal working, machining, or equivalent)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of programming object-oriented languages like Python, Java, C++, etc.

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Effective interpersonal relationships; Dependability;
Initiative;
Judgment;
Team player.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Depth and breadth:
- Work experience*working in one or more of the following areas: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer programming, or robotics
- Experience working as part of a technical or scientific team.
- Experience planning and conducting tests or measurements in austere environments (remote, isolated, lack of on-site support services).
- Experience as the principal point of contact or lead technologist for a facility or complex capability suite.
- Experience working in a military environment.
- Experience in computer programming for scientific or technical applications.
- Experience in data analysis for scientific or technical applications.
- Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.

* Work experience, defined as having depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties.

- Knowledge of electronics design.
- Knowledge of mechanical design

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Employment equity may be used to address the under representation of designated groups

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain and retain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence. Must be able to obtain and retain a DND 404 licence.
Must be willing and able to work in a field setting (non-laboratory) including in adverse weather conditions.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 20 kg over rough terrain.
Must be willing and able to travel for government business for periods possibly in excess of one week at a time.
Must be willing and able to work overtime at peak periods and/or short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret (Level II) 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

Other information
• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
• Candidates will be asked to provide proof of their education credentials and proof of citizenship at the assessment stage of this process. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further in the selection process.
• The assessment of candidates could take the form of one or more of the following: written examinations, interviews, practical exercises, role-plays, behaviour-based questions, situational exercises and reference checks.
• 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 may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
• You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.