Environmental Qualification Technologist Trainee Level 1

Update: Please note that an amendment has been made to the process intent of this advertisement to include information about the Professional Development & Apprenticeship Program. The process intent now indicates:

The intent of this selection process is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis as part of a Professional Development & Apprenticeship Program for Environmental Qualification Technologists from levels 1 to 3 (EG-03 to EG-05). Please consult the following link for the salaries of these levels: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=25#toc11441211443

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, secondment or assignment).

We encourage you to submit your application. Thank you for your interest in the CSA!

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

⭐ Please note that the position is located at the following address :
David Florida Laboratory, 3701, Carling Avenue, P.O.Box 11490, Station H, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8S2

Only the applications submitted via the GC Jobs Website will be considered as part of this appointment process. All requests presented otherwise (ex: fax, email, mail) will not be accepted.

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the education and experiences requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, how, when and where you acquired these experiences by giving examples. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Work environment

🚀 The David Florida Laboratory (DFL) is the Canadian Space Agency's spacecraft assembly, integration and testing (AIT) centre, in Shirley’s Bay, just west of central Ottawa with plenty of free parking.

The DFL is operated by the Canadian Space Agency’s personnel that consists of a dedicated team of engineers and technologists with support personnel to provide AIT services on a fee for service basis.
Services are provided to Canadian and foreign aerospace and telecommunications companies and organizations to qualify space bound equipment such as communication or scientific satellites, or components made to be placed on satellites or installed in a space station. The laboratory was named to honour C. David Florida, a leading Canadian pioneer in space research.

DFL officially opened in September 1972, the lab has expanded over the years to accommodate the demand for its services. There are many support facilities such as storage areas, clean rooms, electrodynamic shakers, anechoic chambers, space (thermal and vacuum) simulation chambers and in-house mechanical, electrical and electronic shops.

In September 2022, the DFL celebrated its 50th Anniversary with all stakeholders and it continues to prepare its facilities to accommodate the upcoming Lunar gateway mission with NASA as well as accommodating future Mars rover initiatives.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis as part of a Professional Development & Apprenticeship Program for Environmental Qualification Technologists from levels 1 to 3 (EG-03 to EG-05). Please consult the following link for the salaries of these levels: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=25#toc11441211443

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, acting, secondment or assignment).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

⭐ ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS ⭐

Education:
• Successful completion of a two-year post-secondary school diploma from a recognized educational institution with a specialization in mechanical, instrumentation or electronic technologist or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience in working with mechanical tools and electrical instrumentation.
• Experience in working or operating thermal vacuum vessels or vibrations shakers.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
• Certification in the operation of forklift, and/or overhead crane, or hoist and rigging.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment in a field related to the position.
• Experience in operating and maintaining thermal vacuum systems for space related environment or related fields.
• Experience in operating and maintaining structural and vibration test systems for space related environmental tests.
• Experience in managing material resources for test facility support function.
• Experience in working in a clean room environment.
• Experience in operating of forklift operation, and/or either overhead crane, or hoist and rigging.
• Experience working with cryogenic fluids.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001/9002 environment.
• Knowledge of fall protection and confined space regulations.
• Knowledge of Access data base application software.

Degree equivalency

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, as required.

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

Various language requirements
Official Language Proficiency:
• English essential
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation theories.
• Basic knowledge of cryogenic fluids and their chemical and their physical properties as they pertain to health and safety guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation techniques and data interpretation.

Abilities, competencies and skills:
• Ability to work with personal computers and manipulate Excel data files.
• Ability to read blueprints and/or sketches.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Achieve results

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Reliability and security : Secret security clearance
- Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.
• Wear the required protective clothing and other body protection apparel to work in a laboratory.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts on rotation, as required.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime including weekends and statutory holidays, as required.

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

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments in the event that they would ask for it, in order to consider your application.

A variety of assessment methods can be used, such as interviews, achievement records, performance appraisals and references.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your education outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information : http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

You must indicate on your application whether you require technical assistance or another method of assessment.

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.