INSPECTOR

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Health Canada is committed to increasing representation of Black employees and other racialized groups, Indigenous People, women and persons with disabilities. Health Canada would like its workforce to be reflective of the population it serves. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation/ disability, which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

Health Canada welcomes applications from Veterans. We recognize your contribution to Canadians and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of Canada’s current and evolving population. 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.

BRING YOUR WHOLE SELF TO WORK
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, sexual orientation, civil union or relationship status, disability, age, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal law.

CANDIDATES MUST APPLY ONLINE.

Duties

Installs, calibrates, and operates, radio-frequency (RF) laboratory equipment for the measurement of electromagnetic fields, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, and other related components.
Upgrades or enhances existing RF tools and facilities, integrates additional features, and implements software/firmware updates.
Establishes, and ensures that safety protocols are followed.
Performs routine maintenance tasks on RF equipment, such as cleaning, inspection, and replacing components as needed. Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions or performance issues and carries out repairs or coordinates with specialized service personnel.
Maintains detailed records of equipment and facility maintenance, repair activities, and test results.
Analyzes information and test results of RF devices in order to assess their potential health impact. Verifies compliance of radio and microwave frequency devices with applicable regulations.
Prepares technical reports and presents findings to supervisors and other stakeholders.
Provides regulatory, scientific and health and safety advice concerning EMF radiation to management, other government partners and external stakeholders.
Develops and writes documents that explain regulatory requirements and inspection procedures to stakeholders, including federal/provincial/territorial agencies, manufacturers, importers and distributors.
Takes part in the design of experiments and performs EMF bio-effect studies, conducts and evaluates tests, performs calculations, investigates methodologies related to area of specialization, including those pertaining to collaborative studies.
Maintains a knowledge base of new technology, theories and methodologies, practices, approaches and procedures for radio and microwave frequency safety and inspection.
Attends seminars and conferences, engages in professional development activities, and keeps up with the latest developments in relevant industry trends.
Participates in quality control procedures and maintenance of laboratory and/or field study operations according to recognized national and international standards.
Contributes to the development of safety programs, budgets, personnel and equipment requirements and strategies pertinent to risk management for non-ionizing radiation safety.
Provides administrative support including documentation related to project proposals, assets, purchasing, spending, contracts, infrastructure and staffing.

Intent of the process

Intent to staff an indeterminate TI-06. A pool of qualified candidates (fully assessed or partially assessed) will be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level. This process may be used to staff various positions and tenures (including but not limited to Term and Indeterminate appointments, Internal assignments, Secondments, Deployments, Acting appointments) within Health Canada.

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
Successful completion of secondary school AND completion of an acceptable training program in electronic technology OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Significant* experience performing measurements and characterization of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation from various sources such as: microwave circuits, power amplifiers, antennas.
Significant* experience in the operation, and maintenance of radiofrequency radiation laboratory equipment such as VNAs, spectrum analysers and power amplifiers.
Experience planning, designing, conducting, or analysing results from RF laboratory tests.
Experience developing technical reports and scientific documents.

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of 2 years.

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

Asset Experience
Experience evaluating software code using computer software such as MATLAB or Python, or any other integrated development environment.
Experience researching scientific literature, conducting surveys and developing technical files would be an asset.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of electromagnetic theory and its applications.
Knowledge of principals of operation of microwave components and devices such as waveguides, microstrip and coaxial lines, dividers/combiners, couplers, antennas.
Knowledge of theories, principals, and practices used in the assessment of human exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic energy.
Knowledge regarding the preparation, assembly, and adjustment of microwave circuits.

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability
Respectful of diversity
Judgement
Reliability
Thoroughness

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

Asset Knowledge
Knowledge of software tools for analysis and design of microwave circuits.
Knowledge of Canadian legislation, guidelines, and international standards pertaining to safe exposure limits of electromagnetic fields.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.