Project Manager

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill two EN-ENG-05 positions on an indeterminate basis at CanmetENERGY, in Varennes, Quebec. One position is in Smart Grid distribution network (Stream 1) and the second position is in Bulk grid and renewable energy (Stream 2).

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EN-ENG-05 group and level within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Stream 1: Smart Grid distribution network
Stream 2: Bulk grid and renewable energy

Stream 1 and 2:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering or in another engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position; or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Noteworthy* managerial** experience, in the planning and implementation of resources to carry out research projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in developing recommendations and providing expert advice to senior management and industry executives.

Experience in managing interactions with a large number of stakeholders of various types related to renewable energies and/or electrical networks, including the private sector and national/international associations.

Experience in negotiating and implementing R&D and partnership project agreements.

Recent*** and significant experience * * ** in the field of renewable energies and/or Smart grids and/or electrical grids.

Experience in the planning and execution of applied research, development or innovative design work in an area of electrical engineering and/or renewable energy.

* Noteworthy means 3 or more years of full-time experience;

** Managerial experience implies staff supervision, establishment of work objectives, assignment of work, evaluation of performance and management of development;.

***Recent experience is within the last 5 years;

***Significant experience is equivalent to 10 years or more of full-time experience in work environment or equivalent to 8 years or more of full-time experience in work environment plus a research master or PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering or in another engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position;

Stream 1:

Experience working in the field of electrical energy distribution.

Experience working with technologies and equipment used in smart grid distribution systems.

Stream 2:

Experience working in the field of electrical networks, including interconnections between main networks or the integration of renewable energies.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Stream 1 and 2:

Knowledge of theories, principles, problems and/or practices of electrical engineering related to renewable energies.

Knowledge of trends, developments and new technologies in renewable energy.

Ability to manage the human and financial resources of multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Create vision and strategy.
Mobilize people.
Promote innovation and guide change.

Stream 2:

Knowledge of the operation, interconnection and markets of Canadian electrical grids.

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

Stream 1 and 2:

Master's degree or doctorate from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering or in another engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility to an engineering title in Canada in a field of engineering related to the duties of the position.

Experience in writing, preparation and publication of scientific publications (journals and conferences).

Experience working with standards in the field of electrical networks.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Consenting to work on a variable schedule and working overtime.

Ability to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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.

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.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of screening results and 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.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your credentials and/or diploma assessed against Canadian education standards. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognize credential assessment service. For more information please click on Degree Equivalency.

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.