Project Officer

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Duties

Carrying out energy modeling and analysis for the application of various combinations of technologies in housing or buildings to supports industry in making more informed decisions.
Developing rationales and value propositions for low energy and low carbon home or building designs.
Developing technical analysis and materials that informs the development of workshops, forums, guides, and tools.

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 2021, CanmetENERGY Ottawa was named a Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the third year in a row (2019 & 2020 & 2021)!
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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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Everyone is welcome! Natural Resources Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future.

We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position.

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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, civil engineering, electrical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Experience applying building science principles to housing, multi-unit residential housing, or building design or renovation.
Experience in housing or building energy analysis including the use of energy simulation tools.

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

Occupational Certification:

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Operational Requirements:

Willing and able to undertake job-related travel.
Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to wear safety equipment to avoid hazards associated with research projects.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of building science and its impact on providing effective and energy efficient buildings or housing.
Knowledge of the construction industry including its current capabilities, practices and limitations.
Knowledge of emerging technologies in multi-unit residential housing, buildings and homes, with regards to energy saving and renewable technologies.
Knowledge of the technical and business factors related to successfully bringing new technologies to the housing or building market, including related barriers and ways of overcoming them.

Abilities:

Ability to manage projects and associated resources.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitabilities :

Working effectively with others
Thinking things through
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Leadership

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

Experience:

Experience utilizing housing or building energy research findings to develop outcomes appropriate for the housing or building marketplace.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of Canadian housing energy use profiles, and methods for assessing energy-efficient technologies.
Knowledge of Canadian building energy use profiles, and methods for assessing energy-efficient technologies.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

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

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.