Senior Engineer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Note that the current needs are for positions located in Ottawa (Ontario) and Nepean (Ontario). The other cities listed are for anticipatory needs only.

Not sure whether to apply? We are also offering opportunities at different levels and various locations so please contact us at: .

**PLEASE NOTE THAT A CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA CONCERNING THE EXPERIENCE. PLEASE TAKE IT INTO ACCOUNT WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be one of the winners of the Canada's Top 100 Employers, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employer and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for the third year in a row. These competitions recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

ISED strives to build a culture that enshrines mental health, safety and wellbeing in all aspects of the workplace through collaboration, inclusivity and respect. Join us and build a career with meaningful work that has a direct impact on the daily lives of Canadians. For us, work-life balance isn’t just a slogan - we offer a variety of policies to support our people, including: flexible hours, work from home, part-time, and extended leave for personal reasons (parental, educational, and more).

ISED has also modernized the workplace in order to attract, retain and encourage public servants to work smarter, greener and healthier to better serve Canadians.

SPECTRUM AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR

So, what do we do? In a nutshell, we help make wireless work for Canadians!

We are a 900+person team dedicated to supporting the infrastructure of the digital economy. We research and regulate radiofrequency spectrum that carries wireless signals and the telecom equipment that delivers the messages. We oversee the safety and security of Canada’s telecommunications infrastructure ensuring continuity in time of crisis. We use policy, regulatory, legislative and program work to support a competitive, secure, wireless marketplace and a thriving, innovative digital economy.

We are structured to be a focused, nimble regulator backed by scientific research and expertise. We aim to be agile, responsive and efficient in support of a competitive, secure wireless marketplace and a thriving, innovative digital economy.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates (pending Second Language Evaluations and Security clearance) will be established to make indeterminate or determinate appointments to staff similar positions that may have various language requirements or various security levels or various locations.

By default and in the interest of the greater public service, pools created as a result of staffing processes at ISED will be shared with other government departments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 in electrical engineering, computer engineering or other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
- Certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
**A minimum of 5 years in each of the following experiences:
- Experience providing engineering services
- Experience in planning and managing projects*
- Experience in documentation work and developing a variety of written products (reports, contributions and variety of briefing materials)
- Experience in providing technical guidance
- Experience in engaging with stakeholders
* A project is defined as a work item with an identifiable beginning and end that produces a specific deliverable

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

Various language requirements
- English or French essential
- English essential
- Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices in an engineering subject domain related to Spectrum and Telecommunications

COMPETENCIES:
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Judgement
- Teamwork
- Adaptability

ABILITIES:
- Ability to solve engineering problems
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to plan and organize
- Ability to act as a leader

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in planning and policy related to spectrum and telecommunications such as: consultations, treaty development, International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector and International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector, mutual recognition agreements, telecommunication/information and communication technology resilience, PNT (positioning, navigation and timing) and cyber security
- Experience in spectrum engineering for space, such as propagation, interference analysis, ecosystem and system architecture
- Experience in spectrum engineering for terrestrial, such as propagation, interference analysis, ecosystem and system architecture
- Experience in standardization related to spectrum and telecommunications, such as Standard Radio System Plans, Radio Standards Specifications, International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector, International Organization for Standardization, 3rd Generation Partnership Project and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Experience in certification, compliance and enforcement related to spectrum and telecommunications
- Experience in authorization, compliance and enforcement related to spectrum and telecommunications
- Experience in telecommunication or network engineering, such as Internet/network and enterprise architecture, cloud architecture and services, wireless access network architecture, network and security protocols, and timing systems
- Experience in emerging systems or technology, such as quantum technology (e.g. communication, computing, timing and cryptography), big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, software-defined networking, network function virtualization and other emerging digital technology
- Experience in risk management and cyber security for information technology; telecommunications, positioning, navigation and timing, or other critical infrastructure
- Experience in another field related to spectrum and telecommunications, such as spectrum auctions

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
At ISED, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority, please let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups ensures our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability and willingness to work overtime occasionally
- Ability and willingness to travel (dependent on position)

Conditions of employment

1. Reliability security clearance OR secret security clearance (depending on the position).
2. Ability and willingness to travel (depending on 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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

We are keeping it simple: Pre Screening questions is an important part of your application. Take the time to answer the questions with as many details and examples as needed to demonstrate your capabilities. This is your chance to tell us what you can do!

WHAT IS NEXT?

Here is what you can expect:
👍 PHASE 1 - Let’s learn more about you
We will review your application with a focus on your education and experience. If we see a match, you’ll move on to Phase 2.

🤝 PHASE 2: Let’s see what you’ve got
Modern assessment tools will be used for this process such as an online knowledge test and video interviews.

😊 PHASE 3: Congratulations!
You have met all our requirements! At this point, we will touch base to let you know where you stand and what kind of opportunities we have. You may be invited to virtually meet with our management team for best-fit discussions. In some instances, financial support may be offered to help you relocate.

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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.