Science and Technology Advisor (Anticipatory - 2 Streams)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

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

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process to fill several ENG-04 and PC-03 positions for various tenures.

Stream 1: EN-ENG-04
Stream 2: PC-03

A pool of qualified candidates may also be established through this process to staff similar ENG-04 and PC-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.

Preference may be given to candidates who self declare as Aborignal persons/Indigenous for one or more positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum) "Please provide a cover letter with a maximum of 500 words, describing your suitability and interest for this position. The cover letter is not meant to duplicate the responses in the screening questions."

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

Stream 1 (ENG-04):

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

Stream 2 (PC-03):

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 & 2 (ENG-04 and PC-03):

Recent* and significant** experience in conducting analysis and developing report(s) and presentation(s) in an energy related field.

Recent* experience analyzing technical issues and providing technical and/or policy advice to senior management (Director level and above) on energy science and technology (S&T).

Significant** experience in carrying out the technical review of clean energy projects or proposals, or preparation of technical proposals and reports related to emerging key emissions reductions technologies for at least one of the following areas:
- oil and gas production;
- oil and gas distribution including pipelines and overseas transport;
- low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
- carbon, capture, storage and utilization.

Recent* and significant** experience in conducting engineering and/or research projects, including negotiation, project scheduling and management, developing final reports and publishing conclusions, recommendations, and next steps, for at least one of the following areas:
- oil and gas production;
- oil and gas distribution including pipelines and overseas transport;
- low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
- carbon, capture, storage and utilization.

Recent* and significant** experience in analysis of developments, trends and emerging key emissions reductions technologies for at least one of the following areas:
- oil and gas production;
- oil and gas distribution including pipelines and overseas transport;
- low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
- carbon, capture, storage and utilization.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired in the last 5 years.
**Significant is defined as at least 3 years of experience.

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

Various language requirements
(Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC, English essential)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the processes, state of the technology and industry trends in one or more of the following areas:
- oil and gas production;
- oil and gas distribution including pipelines and overseas transport;
- low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels) – production, distribution, storage and end-use; and/or
- carbon, capture, storage and utilization.

Ability to plan, organize and implement.
Ability to analyse and synthesize complex technical information, and to provide recommendations.
Effective oral communication skills.
Effective written communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to juggle competing demands.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Judgement
Reliability
Thoroughness

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

Experience in conducting R&D projects in any of the areas related to oil and/or gas processing, CCUS, related air emissions technologies and/or environmental management related to oil and gas water use and/or tailings.

Experience in the negotiation and management of transfer payment agreements and/or amendments for projects that focus on innovative energy technologies or solutions.

Experience participating in consultations and collaborative activities with stakeholders related to energy technologies in one or more of the following areas:
- oil and gas production;
- oil and gas distribution including pipelines and overseas transport;
- low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
- carbon, capture, storage and utilization.

Experience in conducting technical analysis and/or research on electrochemical clean energy solutions (e.g. electrolysis and fuel cells);

Experience in conducting technical analysis and/or research on clean and low-carbon hydrogen production, distribution, storage, or for end-use applications;

Experience in conducting technical analysis and/or research on conversion technologies to produce clean and/or low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, and other emerging renewable gases and liquid fuels);

Experience in conducting technical analysis and/or research on carbon capture, utilization and storage;

Experience with regulatory frameworks for natural gas distribution, especially related to integrating RNG and/or hydrogen into natural gas 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.

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime upon request
Willing and able to travel occasionally
Willing and able to work flexible hours

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret status

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.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.