Hydrometric Equipment Technologist

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Duties

To coordinate, plan and perform equipment testing and evaluation of hydrometric instrumentation used or considered for use in the Water Survey of Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s national hydrometric monitoring program. Maintains testing equipment and testing apparatus for hydroacoustic tow tank testing including file management of calibration and/or validation certificates at the National Equipment Distribution Center. Other key duties include:
• Sourcing, purchasing, shipping, and managing inventory of specialized hydrometric equipment and supplies for NHS
• Carrying out administrative tasks related to the renewal of specialty licenses, permits and rentals, and payment of reoccurring bills
• Consulting with instrument suppliers, manufacturers and other technical experts to troubleshoot equipment and provide support on specialized hydrometric equipment.
• Designing, fabricating, assembling and/or installing unique mounting systems

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and could also be used to staff similar positions, with various tenures, and/or various security requirements.

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)

Education:
ED1: Successful completion of a minimum of two-years of post-secondary diploma or degree in an environmental science, physical science, engineering technology, civil engineering or other discipline relevant to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in industrial instrumentation and/or environmental instrumentation

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in acquiring, testing and evaluating environmental or industrial monitoring equipment or instrumentation.
EX2: Experience in researching and consulting with colleagues, suppliers or others to discover information and facts needed to resolve technical problems, provide advice and develop recommendations.
EX3: Experience in writing and reviewing technical documents.
EX4: Experience in working in a laboratory or field environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of measurement principles and technologies related to the collection of hydrometric data.
K2: Knowledge of the methodology and tools used to service, test and validate environmental or industrial monitoring equipment or instrumentation.
K3: Knowledge of the practices of warehousing such as: inventorying, shipping, receiving and safe transportation.
K4: Knowledge of occupational health and safety guidelines and procedures for work activities in the office, warehouse, laboratory and field.

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to detect and resolve technical problems.
A2: Ability to plan and organize.
A3: Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
A4: Ability to work in a team within a multi-disciplinary context.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Adaptability
PS2: Client focus
PS3: Attention to detail
PS4: Initiative
PS5: Judgement
PS6: Concern for Safety

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

EDUCATION:
AED1: Enrollment in or successful completion of the Water Survey of Canada Career Development Program (CDP) or the Apprenticeship or Professional Training Program (APTP) for Hydrometric

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience in participating in administrative and financial duties associated with inventory management systems, procurement and contracting processes.
AEX2: Experience writing computer code or script files for automating processes related to acquiring or analyzing data.
AEX3: Experience using basic carpentry skills to construct instrument testing apparatus and shipping containers.
AEX4: Experience in the safe operation of lift trucks to transport equipment and supplies
AEX5: Experience working with Quality Assurance and Quality Control or a Quality Management System
AEX6: Experience in developing and maintaining databases, records or reference systems to support inventory management systems and/or software.
AEX7: Experience with inventory and records management

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

COE1: Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
COE2: Willingness and ability to travel.
COE3: Exposure to adverse working conditions associated with field work, laboratory operations, and warehouse management.
COE4: Employment medical prior to appointment.
COE5: Ability to lift 20 kg object from ground height, carry it 30m and deposit it at desk/work bench/tail gate height in less than 90 seconds (including any required rests). Candidates will be tested to determine that they meet this condition.

Vaccination Notice Requirement:
All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Please provide concrete examples of how you meet each essential education and experience qualification. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process. Your resume will be used to confirm the information provided. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence as well as conversations in person and by telephone, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.