Senior Wind 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.

Duties

The position of Senior Wind Engineer, works under the supervision of the Manager of the Renewable Heat & Power group, and is responsible for developing and managing projects and initiatives focused on wind energy for electricity production. Advance the research and development, commercialization, market infrastructure development (e.g., codes, standards, testing protocols, wind speed forecasting and icing models), and deployment of wind energy technologies. Advance the scientific understanding of the benefits and limits of increasing the grind integration of wind energy. Develop and implement appropriate methodologies for identifying, planning, delivering and evaluating R, D&D projects in an effort to meet program objectives. Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders in industry, other government groups and agencies, and academia.

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 fill one EN-ENG-04 position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EN-ENG-04 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: 1

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, environmental engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, power systems engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in preparing proposals and managing complex projects including budgets, schedules and staff resources.

Experience in synthesizing and analyzing relevant energy supply and energy end-use data.

Experience in analysing and presenting technical, regulatory or energy policy related information in renewable energy conversion systems to internal and externals audiences.

Experience in initiating and facilitating partnerships with government, utilities or the private sector in advancing energy innovation in the built environment.

Experience in working with technical staff, executives and contractor firms

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

Post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an applicable engineering discipline

Degree equivalency

Recent** and significant* experience working with the wind energy industry and associated stakeholders (e.g. utilities, research organizations, grid operators).

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired after performing the duties for five (5) years.

**Recent is defined as within the last 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of emerging trends and issues related to wind energy conversion systems in Canada and internationally.
Knowledge of the key parameters and tools associated with the design and integration of wind energy systems including integration with the grid.
Knowledge of technical, economic and social factors that influence the development and deployment of wind energy conversion technologies
Knowledge of methods associated with the monitoring and assessment of the performance of wind energy systems.
Knowledge of the major public and private sector players and their roles in wind energy development and deployment.

Ability to manage human and financial resources
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to senior management and external stakeholders
Ability to develop and negotiate partnerships and funding agreements for engineering projects
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Effective interpersonal skills
Judgment
Initiative
Leadership
Client service orientation

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

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 peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

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

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 person named below.

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 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 first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.