Telecommunications technologist - Radiocommunications (Spectrum Management Officer in Training)

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Assessment accommodation

Process extended until March 11th, 2022.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities. This is an entry-level position. As part of the Spectrum Management Officer Recruitment and Professional Development Program (SMORPDP), through formal and on-the-job training, recruits will advance from an EL-01 (entry-level) classification to an EL-05 (working level) classification, which is normally achieved in 2 to 3 years. The current salary for the EL-01 is
$55,646. The current salary range for the working EL-05 level is $71,390- $88,411. The EL-01 to EL-05 rates of pay are subject to yearly-negotiated contractual adjustments.

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2021, National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2021, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2021. These awards recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

Are you looking for a new challenge in an organization where you can reach your fullest potential?

We are looking for dynamic, innovative, and passionate individuals to join our team!

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is dedicated in creating a workplace culture that promotes innovation, continuous learning, flexibility, agility, transparency, collaboration and outstanding performance. We are proud to help Canadian businesses grow, innovate and export with the goal of creating quality jobs and wealth for Canadians.

Come to work and enjoy each day in a healthy, diverse, respectful and supportive work environment. You are part of an organization that will recognize you for your leadership and for your commitment to creating a world-class public service that is ready to serve Canadians. You feel at ease in an open and receptive environment that provides you with the tools you need to develop valuable skills that will promote your future success? You are encouraged to express your ideas for change, and you feel confident that you are working towards making a difference to improve the lives of Canadians.

If this sounds like you, join us and test the boundaries of innovation!

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff positions across Canada. A pool of qualified candidates will be established, and may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada-Spectrum Management Branch.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
- Secondary school diploma AND an Electronics Engineering Technology* diploma/certificate or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience in the field of radiocommunication.

* Includes but not limited to acceptable programs such as: Telecommunications, Wireless, Broadcasting Technologies or Avionics Engineering Technology or the completion of an acceptable training program of at least 2,400 hours, in electronics technology or in the radiocommunications field.

Students who are currently registered in an Electronics Engineering Technology diploma/certificate program with an expected graduation by Spring/Summer 2022 or earlier will be considered and if found qualified, may be offered a position upon completion of the educational program.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in office computer software (E-mail, word processing, Internet, spreadsheets and database systems).
- Experience in operating test and measurement equipment.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the theories of electronics and their current applications to modern Radiocommunications.
- Knowledge of antennas, transmission lines and electromagnetic wave propagation.

COMPETENCIES
- Results Orientation – Organizing and carrying-out work to accomplish objectives in the most effective, efficient and timely manner.
- Analytical thinking – Decisiveness based on good judgement. It is about questioning basic assumptions about work and how it gets done, identifying underlying principles, root causes, and facts by breaking down information and data and their implications, and drawing conclusions based on their analyses.
- Client Service – Building and maintaining client satisfaction including being aware of business objectives and priorities.
- Teamwork – Developing and maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others and also includes cooperation such as being part of a group and working cooperatively with other members toward the achievement of a common work-related goal.
- Adaptability/Flexibility – Showing openness to change and altering behaviours in order to work effectively when faced with new information, a changing situation or environment.
- Communication Skills – Transmitting and receiving information clearly and communicating appropriately with various internal and external stakeholders in a manner that is effective and consistent with the organizational objectives.

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

At ISED, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority, please let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application.
Appointments of members of these EE groups ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability and willingness to travel, which at time may be on short notice.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance.

- Must possess a valid, fully graduated driver's license issued by a province or territory of Canada.

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

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.

Written exams will be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Meeting one or many of the Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the Asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials to be appointed to a position.

If it is the case please ensure you indicate your Personnel Record Identifier (PRI), your substantive group and level and your employment status in your application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Language, Education, and Experience requirements. Please provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Communications
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required; Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

If you are not able to apply online, please contact the person below for assistance.

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 (RCMP), 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.

We thank all those who apply.

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.