Research Assistant - Research Affiliate Program

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Assessment accommodation

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)

An underway degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering,

Degree equivalency

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

French essential
Language requirements: Unilingual French

Information on language requirements

- Theory, principles and practices of engineering in the following fields:
• optical and electro-optical systems, and
• analog and digital electronics

- Measurement techniques and equipment (s) used in science and engineering, in particular those related to the study of electro-optical detection, tracking, protection or surveillance systems.
- Use of software such as Matlab, Python, Office Suite.

- Communicate efficiently orally and in writing.
- Plan, execute and coordinate engineering work on an individual basis, or as a team, involving several simultaneous projects.
- Create / innovate through new experimental approaches or new concepts.
- Analyze and solve complex technical problems.

- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
- Thorough thinking;
- Working effectively with others;
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Work experience of at least 6 months in a mechanical engineering’s internship.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Level I security clearance.

•All employees of the Central Public Administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to certify their vaccination status, unless adaptation measures are taken due to a contraindication. medical, religious or other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act.
•Be able and willing to work in virtual mode

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

Preference

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.