Manager, Characterization Laboratory

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Duties

The Characterization Laboratory provides analytical chemistry testing services to support energy related research projects conducted by scientists at the CanmetENERGY research facility in Ottawa. 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.

The Manager, Characterization Laboratory supervises a team of 2 chemists and 6 chemical technologists. Other responsibilities include managing the laboratory’s operational budget, overseeing the acquisition and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, leading method development projects, implementing quality assurance/control measures, and participating in national and international standards organization committee activities.

The position is located at the Bells Corners Complex in the west end of Ottawa and requires on-site presence 5 days per week. A hybrid work schedule is not possible.

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 Organizational Excellence 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 2022, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the fourth year in a row (2019 & 2020 & 2021)!

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 1 indeterminate position.

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: 1

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 university with specialization in chemistry; or graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience performing analyses, interpreting results and maintaining equipment used in X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectrometry or Ion Chromatography.
• Experience supervising technologists and/or students in a chemistry laboratory.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of chemical standards organizations and standard test methods used in the analysis of petroleum and non-petroleum based fuels.
• Knowledge of chemical techniques and instrumentation used in the analysis of petroleum and non-petroleum based fuels.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures for laboratory health and safety, including the handling of hazardous products.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control processes and techniques.

Competencies:
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Leadership
• Thoroughness
• Effective Interpersonal Skills

Abilities:
• Ability to develop and implement analytical methods and procedures
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to clients
• Ability to manage a laboratory with respect to financial and human resources
• Ability to manage workflow within a team
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

Asset Education:
Master's degree with specialization in Chemistry.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience :
• Experience managing the human and financial resources of a chemistry laboratory.
• Experience working in a laboratory registered to the ISO 17025 or ISO 9001 standard.
• Experience coordinating testing and analyses in a chemistry laboratory.

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:
Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time including respirator, hardhat, eye and hearing protection.

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

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.