Optical Senior Lead (PC-04) /Optical Specialist (PC-03)

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Assessment accommodation

Please refer to the "Other Information" section at the end of this poster for all important information related to this process.

Duties

Tasks related to the development of the space optics payloads for Earth Observation, Atmospheric Science, Space Astronomy or Planetary Science programs.

Work environment

Looking for a stimulating work environment? The Canadian Space Agency needs you! Here are some benefits of working at the CSA:
- Free parking
- Free access to the CSA gym (changing room and showers available free of charge)
- Located near the Promenades St-Bruno and the Longueuil Public Market
- Cafeteria offering a wide variety of quality meals at reasonable cost
- Outdoor terrace with tables and umbrellas
- Early childhood center "La Voie Lactée" located next to the CSA
- Larkin-Kerwin Library located in the CSA (https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/library/default.asp)

LOCATION: Due to Covid-19 pandemic and until further notice, our teams currently work virtually from home using the latest technologies to stay connected.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates in order to staff positions of Optical Senior Lead (PC-04) and Optical specialist (PC-03) with various language requirements, tenures, and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

You will have to answer pre-screening questions in your application for the following education and experiences:

EDUCATION:
(PC-03) Optical Specialist:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Physics, Astronomy, Earth Science, Geology or chemistry.

(PC-04) Optical Senior Lead:
Master’s degree or doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization relevant to the duties of the position such as, but not limited to: Physics, Astronomy, Optics, Photonics, Electrical or Mechanical 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
(PC-03) Optical Specialist:
Recent* experience of approximately three (3) years in the utilization of passive*** and/or active**** optical sensors for remote sensing and/or terrestrial metrology.

Recent* experience of approximately two (2) years in the development** of passive*** and/or active**** optical instrumentation for remote sensing and/or terrestrial metrology.

(PC-04) Optical Senior Lead:
Recent* experience of approximately five (5) years in the utilization of passive*** and/or active**** optical sensors for remote sensing and/or terrestrial metrology.

Recent* experience of approximately three (3) years in the development** of passive*** and/or active**** optical instrumentation for remote sensing and/or terrestrial metrology.

DEFINITIONS:
* Recent experience is defined as having been acquired within the last ten (10) years.

** Development is defined as performing a broad range of complex and interrelated work activities including: research, modeling, analysis, design, assembly, integration, test and qualification.

*** Passive optical remote sensing and metrology systems include imagers, telescopes, spectrometers, interferometers, and usage of focal plane.

**** Active optical remote sensing and metrology systems include light detection and ranging (LIDAR), laser-assisted remote spectroscopy (e.g. Differential Absorption LIDAR (DIAL) or Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)), and laser communications.

***** A Doctorate degree is equivalent to three (3) years of experience (including the Master). A Master degree is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
(PC-03) Optical Specialist and (PC-04) Optical Senior Lead:

Knowledge of the optical instrumentation that is destined for the space environment.

Knowledge of recent developments and trends, in Canada and internationally, regarding optical sensors.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

(PC-03) Optical Specialist and (PC-04) Optical Senior Lead:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

(PC-03) Optical Specialist:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

(PC-04) Optical Senior Lead:
• Mobilize people
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve results
• Create Vision and Strategy

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

You will have to answer pre-screening questions in your application for the following education and experiences:

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION:

(PC-03) Optical Specialist:
Post graduate degree in the domain relevant to the position.

(PC-04) Optical Senior Lead:
Doctoral degree in the domain relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE

(PC-03) Optical Specialist and (PC-04) Optical Senior Lead:

Space optics experience at postgraduate or employment level.

Atmospheric science and/or astronomy specialization at postgraduate or employment level.

Experience in space missions.

Experience on Systems and Flight Hardware that has flown in space.

Experience in working effectively with technical and management staff of other space agencies on issues related Flight Hardware.

Experience with optical design tools (Zemax, Code V, TracePro or other).

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to travel in Canada or abroad a few times per year.

Willing and able to work overtime upon request.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

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

***** APPLICATION *****

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate with clear and specific examples how you meet these requirements, to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

We will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:
- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager, and
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time.

***** ASSESSMENT *****

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews and reference checks.

In addition, all of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates. Therefore, your application and your answers to the screening questions could be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

The asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used at any stage of the assessment process to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

At the time of assessment, proof of Canadian Citizenship and proof of education will be required.

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.

***** COMMUNICATION *****

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.
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.)

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

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.