Science and Technology Advisor / Senior Science and Technology Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

Amendment: Closing date extended.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff with identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, 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: 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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OR Certified as a professional engineer in Canada.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EN-ENG-03:
E1) Recent* experience in conducting analysis and developing technical and/or engineering report(s) and presentation(s) in an energy related field.

E2) Experience in technical review or development of clean energy proposals for at least one of the following areas:
• Oil and gas production, extraction, processing technologies;
• Oil and gas distribution, pipelines, offshore, and/or overseas transport;
• Air emissions management technology development;
• Industry sectors such as cement, refining, petrochemical, steel, chemical manufacturing;
• Low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
• Carbon, capture, storage and utilization processes and technologies.

E3) Experience in conducting engineering, S&T, and/or research projects, which could include industrial process development and analysis, applied energy research, project negotiation, and managing project logistics such as, project scheduling and management, developing final reports and publishing conclusions, recommendations, and next steps, for at least one of the following areas:
• Oil and gas production, extraction, processing technologies;
• Oil and gas distribution including pipelines, offshore, and/or overseas transport;
• Air emissions management technology development;
• Industry sectors such as cement, refining, petrochemical, steel, chemical manufacturing;
• Low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
• Carbon, capture, storage and utilization processes and technologies.

E4) Experience developing various types of written material, such as briefing material, presentation decks, speaking notes, reports, etc.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired in the last 3 years.

EN-ENG-04:
E1) Recent* and significant** experience in conducting analysis and developing technical and/or engineering report(s) and presentation(s) in an energy related field.

E2) Experience in technical review or development of clean energy proposals for at least one of the following areas:
• Oil and gas production, extraction, processing technologies;
• Oil and gas distribution, pipelines, offshore, and/or overseas transport;
• Air emissions management technology development;
• Industry sectors such as cement, refining, petrochemical, steel, chemical manufacturing;
• Low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
• Carbon, capture, storage and utilization processes and technologies.

E3) Significant** experience in conducting engineering, S&T and/or research projects, which could include industrial process development and analysis, applied energy research, project negotiation, and managing project logistics such as, project scheduling and management, developing final reports and publishing conclusions, recommendations, and next steps, for at least one of the following areas:
• Oil and gas production, extraction, processing technologies;
• Oil and gas distribution, pipelines, offshore, and/or overseas transport;
• Air emissions management technology development;
• Industry sectors such as cement, refining, petrochemical, steel, chemical manufacturing;
• Low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
• Carbon, capture, storage and utilization processes and technologies.

E4) Recent* experience developing various types of written material, such as briefing material, presentation decks, speaking notes, reports, etc.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired in the last 3 years.
**Significant is defined as at least 3 years of experience.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1. Knowledge of the processes, state of the technology and industry trends in one or more of the following areas:
• Oil and gas production, extraction, processing technologies;
• Oil and gas distribution, pipelines, offshore, and/or overseas transport;
• Air emissions management technology development;
• Industry sectors such as cement, refining, petrochemical, steel, chemical manufacturing;
• Low-carbon fuels (e.g. advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, synthetic or e-fuels); and /or
• Carbon, capture, storage and utilization processes and technologies.

Competencies:
Ability to analyze, summarize issues and provide recommendations
Ability to plan, organize and implement.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities with tight or conflicting deadlines
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Dependability

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

Asset Experience:
AE1) Recent* and / or significant experience in process development, modeling, and analysis in industrial sectors including cement, refining, petrochemical, steel, chemical manufacturing.
AE2) Recent* and / or significant experience in chemical process modeling and design and detailed knowledge of different process equipment and unit operations
AE3) Recent* and / or significant experience in conducting R&D projects in oil and/or gas processing, related air emissions technologies and/or environmental management related to oil and gas water use and/or tailings.
AE4) Experience in the negotiation and management of transfer payment agreements and/or amendments for projects that focus on innovative energy technologies or solutions.
AE5) Significant experience with stakeholder engagement in an energy S&T field.
AE6) Recent* and / or significant experience in conducting technical analysis and/or research on electrochemical clean energy solutions (e.g. electrolysis and fuel cells);
AE7) Recent* and / or significant experience in conducting technical analysis and/or research on clean and low-carbon hydrogen production, distribution, storage, or for end-use applications;
AE8) Recent* and / or significant experience in conducting technical analysis and/or research on conversion technologies to produce clean and/or low-carbon fuels (e.g., advanced biofuels, renewable natural gas, and other emerging renewable gases and liquid fuels);
AE9) Recent* and / or significant experience in conducting technical analysis, process design and/or research on carbon capture, utilization and storage;
AE10) Recent* and / or significant experience in modeling or evaluating GHG emissions including LCA for energy technologies, especially in an R&D context.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired in the last 3 years.
**Significant is defined as at least 3 years of experience.

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

Information on employment equity

Organizational Needs:
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.

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime upon request
Willing and able to travel occasionally
Willing and able to work flexible hours

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Secret security clearance

Confidential security clearance

Top 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

All applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted..

Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.

Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Applicants do not need to meet any/all of the Asset Qualifications for consideration; however, possessing any/all of the Asset Qualifications may increase the likelihood of being considered for an appointment.

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

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

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

Natural Resources Canada will use the services of a third-party Human Resources Consultant to administer the assessment for this position. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool(s). By submitting your application, you are providing Natural Resources Canada your consent to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. This information will only be used for administration of the assessment tool.

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.