Materials Processing Scientist (Research Scientist – Critical Materials)

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Assessment accommodation

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. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the RES 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 an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification

Productivity or Recognition:
• Recognized achievement in the form of authorship and editorship of published or unpublished reports, books, papers, patents, or other communications resulting from:

a) Research, experimental development, or assignment associated with operational equipment and problems; OR
b) Operational research and scientific analysis; OR
c) Planning, analysis and evaluation of Canadian and foreign programs in research and development.

Degree equivalency

• E1 - Experience in interdisciplinary research on materials science and engineering;
• E2 - Experience in writing research proposals, reports and scientific publications;
• E3 - Experience in materials processing, testing and characterization;
• E4 - Experience in collaborative research including multiple stakeholders (universities, industries, governments or science based non-government organizations).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• K1 - Knowledge of the fundamental principles of material processing;
• K2 - Knowledge of materials testing and characterization techniques;
• K3 - Knowledge of battery materials and rare earth elements;
• K4 - Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures.

• A1 - Ability to independently develop and execute research projects;
• A2 - Ability to interpret scientific observations, develop models, and relate processing, microstructure to material performance;
• A3 - Ability to communicate scientific subject matter both verbally and in writing;
• A4 - Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

• PS1 - Effective interpersonal skills;
• PS2 - Judgment;
• PS3 - Client service orientation;
• PS4 - Initiative and creativity;
• PS5 - Teamwork abilities.

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

• AQ 1 - Experience in conducting scientific research on battery materials and processing, e.g., cathodes, anodes, cell and pack components, etc.;
• AQ 2 - Experience in research or manufacturing on the recycling and reuse of batteries, e.g., chemistry, processing, testing, characterization, etc.;
• AQ 3 - Experience in research of carbon materials, e.g., graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes, etc.;
• AQ 4 - Experience in research of rare earth metals, developing substitutes, new applications, etc.;
• AQ 5 - Experience in extractive metallurgy on metallic materials, high temperature synthesis, etc.

• Travel in Canada/ International is required;
• Working alone is required;
• Working with hazardous materials or in hazardous environment is required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

An interview may be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons 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 must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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

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.