Manager/Expert Engineer

Update: AMENDMENT (CLOSING DATE)

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Candidates must clearly demonstrate with concrete examples IN THE TEXT QUESTIONS how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and assets. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in their answers to the text questions. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

On site work will be required at 775 Brookfield Road, Ottawa, ON

Duties

The position will be responsible for :

Planning, direction and management of a scientific division conducting activities related to engineering services in support of hazard identification, assessment and management of risks from non-ionizing radiation emitting devices and the research, testing and evaluation of radiation emitting devices to identify and address human health and safety concerns, including assessment of human exposures and public health considerations to ensure the safety of Canadians

Work environment

Work environment
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Intent of the process

Although the immediate intent of this Job Opportunity Advertisement is to staff indeterminately, applicants should be aware that a pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. In addition, this process may be used for various tenures (acting appointments, assignment, deployment, indeterminate, specified period, secondment), security requirements and conditions of employment within Health Canada. As a result of the potential and possible use of the selection process and subsequent pool by hiring managers, we encourage all employees seeking this type of opportunity 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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering, engineering physics or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

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

• *Significant experience managing a science program including leading the development and delivery of priority projects including work planning, human and financial resource allocation and project management (Excludes supervision).
• *Significant experience in evaluation of radiofrequency emissions or exposures (e.g. radio communications, electromagnetic compatibility, electromagnetic wave propagation)
• *Significant and **recent experience in providing strategic advice/recommendations to senior management (equivalent to an EX-01/Director level or above) on complex*** issues related to the evaluation of electromagnetic radiation characteristics and exposures.
• *Significant experience interpreting and analysing complex scientific information and research data in order to assess radiofrequency or optical radiation emitting devices and their safety level.
• *Significant and **recent experience in developing and maintaining consultative and collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners.

*Significant is defined as having the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired over a period of at least three (3) years.
**Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
***Complex is defined as activities involving two or more of the following elements: 1) multiple sub-issues or related issues; 2) multiple stakeholders; 3) critical timelines; 4) a high degree of visibility or political sensitivity 5) having a major impact on the organization or the public.

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

• Experience in authorship of published or internal reports, papers, plans, or other scientific communication.
• Experience in coordinating laboratory activities supporting a regulatory, scientific or certification program.
• Experience in representing government or organizations in international fora (e.g. World Health Organization, International Electrotechnical Commission, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
• Experience in providing scientific leadership in the area of radiofrequency or optical radiation human health risk assessments.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of engineering theories applicable to the design, use, and performance of radiofrequency or optical radiation emitting devices.
• Knowledge of measurement methods and specialized equipment for the characterization of radiofrequency or optical electromagnetic radiation.
• Knowledge of non-ionizing radiation health effects and radiation protection principles and practices

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to present technical information to a technical and a non-technical audience.

• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect (Including respect for Diversity)
• Collaborate with partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Dependability

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

Masters or Doctorate degree from a recognized university in electrical engineering, engineering physics or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

• Knowledge of key international standards/guidelines and professional organizations involved in the assessment and management of risks from non-ionizing radiation sources (e.g. RF, laser, UV, visible light).
• Knowledge of Health Canada’s recommended human exposure limits to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial/territorial responsibilities with respect to protecting the health of Canadians from radiation emitting products.

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 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
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 some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

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 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/.

Volume management strategies may be used (for example: top down approach may be used).
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.