Head of Infrastructure & Development

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous People, racialized communities or persons with disabilities. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

Natural Resources Canada’s headquarters is located in Ottawa and we have many regional offices across Canada. Successful candidates could have the option to work remotely anywhere in Canada, either from a regional office or from their homes. We’ve learned of the benefits of remote work and are developing what the future of work looks like for our employees. This will include flexible hours, remote work or a hybrid model of telework and being in the office, depending on the position and operational requirements. We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of where you live in Canada.

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.

Duties

Head of Infrastructure and Development:
Responsible for a team ensuring reliable 24/7 operations of critical software systems and developing tools and applications to support CHIS operations, and for liaison between CHIS and Shared Services Canada (SSC).
The Canadian Hazards Information Service (CHIS) provides authoritative scientific and technical information regarding earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides, space weather, geomagnetic activity, nuclear explosion tests, and nuclear and radiological incidents.
CHIS operates Canada-wide seismic, hydroacoustic, acoustic, and geomagnetic sensor networks as well as mobile radiation sensors to monitor some of these phenomena and provide timely notification and characterization of their occurrence.
CHIS also conducts scientific and technical research to ensure the mechanisms, hazards, and risks of the phenonena are understood and to ensure that techniques and technologies in use are appropriate and current.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual (Imperative and/or Non-Imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.).

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, with acceptable specialization in physics, geology, chemistry or some other science relevant to the position.

Note: The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing written and oral advice to support decision-making.
Significant experience coordinating, planning and implementing projects with governments or other stakeholders.
*Recent and significant experience in direct supervision of technical or professional staff or leading groups to deliver scientific or technical products or services to clients.
*Recent and significant experience in managing human resources.
*Recent and significant experience in managing financial resources.

*Recent means two or more years experience in the last 5 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of scientific data analysis and data modelling techniques.
Knowledge of the techniques and equipment used for the collection, compilation and analysis of scientific or technical data.
Knowledge of principles and practices of project management including setting priorities, evaluating projects and reporting on results.

Ability to demonstrate taking the initiative and being action-oriented
Consultation Skills.
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective Interpersonal skills.
Dependability.
Judgment.

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

Post Graduate degree with specialization in physics, geology, geophysics, or Information Technology.

Degree equivalency

Experience in writing scientific articles and reports.
Experience in leading the development & implementation of work plans to meet program objectives.
Recent (within the last 5 years) experience in the computation and approval of geophysical data to national standards.
Experience in working within multi-disciplinary or multi-agency project teams or working groups on research and development projects.
Experience in planning, organizing, developing and executing scientific and/or technical programs.

Knowledge of legislation applicable to geophysical hazards in Canada.
Knowledge of geophysical domestic and international organizations.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations as they pertain to field operations.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.

Pre-appointment Medical in accordance with Treasury Board Occupational Health Evaluation Standards.
Possession of a valid driver's license.

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 Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

Proof of education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicdi.ca/. You may use CICIC’s on-line form at http://cicic.ca/691/ask-us-a-question.canada

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.