Head, Energy Geoscience Subdivision

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Assessment accommodation

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

The ability to effectively communicate in writing may be assessed throughout your application (Résumé and answers to the screening questions).

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. Canada’s governments depend on geoscience to inform policy, manage the country’s landmass and develop its natural resources responsibly. The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is the national organization for geoscientific information and research. Since 1842 the Geological Survey of Canada has produced cutting-edge, authoritative geoscience to support mineral exploration, climate change research, marine and coastal resilience, and natural hazards mapping. Our work supports decision-making in the mining and energy sectors, as well as national sovereignty, hazards risk management, and more.

The Calgary Division leads multidisciplinary geoscience and innovative laboratory-based research for the GSC and our partners, with a focus on Energy. We produce world-class geoscience that provide expert advice to inform sustainable energy and mineral development, environmental assessments, and land-use decisions. We operate state-of-the-art laboratory facilities that undertake collaborative research with GSC programs. We build strong relationships in the energy sector and with scientific partners across Canada, guided by a philosophy of co-development.

Calgary Office: Located in the University Research Park across from the University of Calgary. There is easy access to transit, C-Trains, and major bus routes.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position; Head, Energy Geoscience Subdivision, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary. This position will require an onsite presence at GSC Calgary with some teleworking.

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at the SE-REM-02 group and level within the Geological Survey of Canada - Calgary Division, at Natural Resources Canada, with various tenures, various language requirements and with various conditions of employment.

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 natural sciences related to the duties of the position, or the employer-approved alternative for the SE classification.

Note: The employer-approved alternative for the SE classification is an acceptable master’s or bachelor’s degree coupled with acceptable research, training, and experience. The degree must be from a recognized post-secondary institution and in scientific fields and specialties related to the duties of the position. The training and experience must clearly demonstrate the ability to do personal research of doctoral degree caliber.

Degree equivalency

► Extensive experience* in managing a range of scientific research activities related to geoscience or geology or other scientific fields relevant to the position.
► Experience in providing strategic advice to senior management, such as related to science policy options or scientific program development.
► Experience in the planning and managing of human** and financial*** resources.
► Experience in developing and delivering collaborative research initiatives with various partners or stakeholders.

*Extensive experience is defined as three (3) years of experience acquired in the last seven (7) years.
**Managing human resources is defined as applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work, managed and assessed performance, and ensured development and training needs of employees are met.
***Managing financial resources is defined as applicants must show evidence of managing and being accountable for a budget. This experience is defined as being responsible for sound financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

► Experience managing natural resources, public safety or environmental science programs.
► Experience in developing and leading original research projects from conception to completion, including project deliverables.
► Experience with projects or programs associated with renewable energy (such as geothermal, hydrogen) or non-renewable conventional and non-conventional energy resources.

► Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including overtime.
► Willingness and ability to travel when required.
► Willingness and ability to telework if required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

► Knowledge of domestic and international earth science directions and policy and program framework for geoscience.

► Create Vision and Strategy
► Mobilize People
► Uphold Integrity and Respect
► Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
► Promote Innovation and Guide Change
► Achieve Results

► Ability to analyze options and present clear recommendations to senior management;
► Ability to lead interdisciplinary research teams;
► Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
► Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

► Knowledge of the overall science program, stakeholders, and mandate of the Geological Survey of Canada.
► Knowledge of project planning and operational principles within geoscience research laboratories
► Knowledge of laboratory operations, including health and safety.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of Natural Resources Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability, and members of visible minority groups.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interview(s) may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Asset qualifications may be used in the screening or selection process. Therefore, candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset criteria for experience.

A pass mark will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score and a top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

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/.

You must provide proof of your education credentials when requested.

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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled. Rescheduling will only permitted for accommodation measures or for other exceptional/extenuating circumstances, to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.