Fuels Analysis assistant - Closing Date Extended

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Assessment accommodation

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servicecommission/jobs/services/publicservice-jobs/canadian-armed-forcesmembers-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Duties

The Characterization Laboratory provides analytical support for energy related research projects conducted at the CanmetENERGY research facilities in Ottawa and by external clients. As a member of the analytical team, the candidate will help with the delivery of analytical services to clients (research scientists, research engineers, technicians/technologists).

About one third of the candidate’s time will be dedicated toward using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data to help prioritize work of Characterization Lab analysts and to prepare reports of analyses for clients. The remainder of the candidate’s time will concentrate on physical and chemical analyses. Specific analytical responsibilities include, conducting physical and chemical analyses following standard test methods, calibrating and maintaining analytical equipment, assisting in the development of modified test methods and in the assessment of existing test methods.

The types of samples analyzed by the Characterization Laboratory include petroleum products, lubricants, bio-oils, coal, coke, combustion residues, biomass, refuse–derived fuels and catalysts. Examples of analyses that would be conducted by the candidate are: water determination by Karl-Fischer titration, kinematic viscosity, density, pH, Total Acid number, sulfur determination, calorific value, proximate analyses and sample preparation.

Work environment

CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.

CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.

At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Excellence, Innovation & Wellness Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In 2020, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the second year in a row (2019 & 2020)!

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This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one EG-02 position for a period of 1 year.

A pool of candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the EG-02 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), 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.

This pool will be partially assessed (subject to successful completion of education), therefore students who expect to complete their studies by June 30, 2022 are encouraged to apply.

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)

Successful completion of a three-year (or more) diploma program from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position such as chemical technology or biotechnology.

Degree equivalency

Significant and recent* experience performing lab work in a chemical or biological technology (or similar) setting (this experience can be acquired in a work environment or an academic environment).

Experience in working with hazardous chemicals.

Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word to organize data and prepare reports.

Experience using computerized analytical equipment to determine chemical and physical properties.

* Significant and recent experience is a minimum of 1 year of experience acquired within the past 6 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of general and analytical chemistry
Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures

Ability to perform basic laboratory operations
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Dependability
Effective interpersonal relationships
Organizational skills
Team player
Thoroughness

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

Recent**, “hands-on” work experience in a chemical/biotechnical Laboratory.

Experience using databases such as a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

** Recent is defined as experience acquired within the past 6 years.

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

Must be able to work from standing or from lab stools for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift 10 – 25 lbs (approximately 4.5 to 11kg)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be able to wear necessary PPE including N-95 and air purifying respirators for protection from chemical and physical hazards in the laboratory when required

Must be able and willing to work with various hazardous chemicals.

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. 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 the person named below.

It is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for assessment purposes. This will include communication of invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates 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 invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

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.