Research Engineer

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We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.

CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.

At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Excellence, Innovation & Wellness Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In 2020, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the second year in a row (2019 & 2020)!

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This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.

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Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process to staff several ENG-03 positions.

A pool of qualified candidates may also be established through this process to staff similar ENG-03 positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, energy engineering, oil & gas engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant experience** i) performing spectral analysis of results from; ii) developing; or iii) designing; spectroscopy-based analyzers related to gaseous air emissions;

Recent experience* planning and performing applied research, development or innovative design work related to gaseous air emissions from oil and gas industry-related sources or from other industries employing similar technologies;

Recent* experience preparing, reviewing or evaluating technical studies or reports, and communicating complex issues or project results to colleagues, superiors or experts in the specialty.

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last 7 years.

**Significant experience is defined as experience that would normally be acquired by doing the duties full time for a period of approximately 3 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

A thesis-based graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Engineering or in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Experience procuring and assembling systems suitable for operation in hazardous locations;

Experience using process simulation software suitable for oil and gas process modeling such HYSYS or UniSim.

Experience using MATLAB or Python for analysis of research data.

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

Various language requirements
Various language profiles (English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB, CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of spectroscopy-based techniques for gas detection, speciation, and quantification;
Knowledge of engineering theories, principles and practices related to the measurement of gaseous emissions;
Knowledge of oil and natural gas industry emissions detection, quantification and speciation technologies and technology development.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to collect, compile, analyze, interpret, and report on engineering projects or engineering research;
Ability to install, calibrate, operate and maintain assorted air-emissions-related laboratory equipment such as flow meters and gas analyzers.

Demonstrating integrity and respect;
Working effectively with others;
Work independently;
Judgement;
Thoroughness.

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

Knowledge of oil and natural gas production and processing practices and technologies;
Knowledge of domestic and international atmospheric emissions issues (political, economic, social, or scientific) associated with oil and natural gas production and processing;

Ability to develop and manage budgets;
Ability to use National Instruments hardware and NI-LABVIEW software for system control and data acquisition. This includes hardware set-up as well as the creation and subsequent usage of LABVIEW virtual instruments;

Willing and able to travel occasionally within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, and air;

Willing and able to work overtime upon request;

The individual is required to work in environments where a range of organic solvents, petroleum products, and other volatile organic compounds may be present, for example while performing field work at petrochemical facilities. The candidate must not have any chemical sensitivities that preclude working in such an environment;

Willing and capable of lifting up to 23 kg during field work.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to perform field testing, laboratory and/or pilot plant work.

Willing and able to wear personal safety equipment normally required in a laboratory environment and in and industrial field environment.

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. 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 HR Advisor at the coordinates indicated on this poster.

It is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for assessment purposes. This will include communication of invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates 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 invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). 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.

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.