STREAM 1 - Research Engineer / STREAM 2 - Physical Scientist (Anticipatory)

Update: Please note the experience criteria definition has been amended to remove "within the last 3 years." from the requirement. Experience is now defined as "*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of these duties for a minimum period of 12 months."

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Duties

The Buildings and Renewables Group (BRG) at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa is seeking qualified candidates to work on research, development and demonstration (RD&D) activities related to renewable heat and power and building energy systems. The CanmetENERGY-Ottawa laboratory facility is located in Bells Corners, in the west end of Ottawa, Ontario.

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

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: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "A cover letter indicating what interests you about a research role at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, and what skills and experience you believe would be assets to the position."

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

Education:

STREAM 1 (EN-ENG-02)
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, energy engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

STREAM 2 (PC-01)
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with specialization in physics, geology, chemistry, or some other science relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

ALL STREAMS
• Experience* in conducting technical analysis or research related to at least one (1) of the following areas:
o solar heat,
o geothermal heat,
o wind energy,
o hydropower energy,
o marine energy,
o renewable heat and energy storage,
o community energy systems,
o combined heat and power systems,
o district energy systems,
o heat pumps,
o renewable energy resource assessment,
o grid integration of renewable energy,
o hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources,
o building enclosures,
o gas-based space or water heating systems,
o electrical systems, or
o building energy modeling and simulation.
• Experience* in project delivery (developing final reports and recommendations).
• Experience* in project management (defining project scope and milestones, scheduling and resources).
• Experience* writing reports.
• Experience* using word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience* conducting data analysis, data interpretation and post-processing.

*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of these duties for a minimum period of 12 months.

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

Education:

STREAM 1 (EN-ENG-02)
• Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario .

STREAM 2 (PC-01)
• Graduate degree(s) or other certifications relevant to the duties of the position.
• Certification(s) relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

ALL STREAMS
• Experience in carrying out the technical review of renewable energy projects or proposals, or preparation of technical proposals related to renewable energy.
• Experience using or contributing to technical codes, regulations, or standards.
• Experience programming in Python, R, Matlab, JavaScript, SQL, Julia, C, C++, FORTRAN or others.
• Experience in creating or preparing model-based simulations using software such as TRNSYS, RETScreen, System Advisor Model (SAM), Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER), Polysun, EES, GLD, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, HOT2000 or others.
• Experience in using design software such as Solidworks, Auto CAD or others.
• Experience in using computation fluid dynamics (CFD) software such as Ansys, Star CCM, Comsol, Telemac or others.
• Experience in data science or database management.
• Experience with creating, organizing, manipulating, analyzing and presenting geospatial data and proficiency using one or more GIS software packages (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS or equivalent)
• Experience in conducting engineering or research projects related to clean or renewable energy in remote or Indigenous communities.
• Experience in power systems engineering, transmission inter-connection analysis or capacity expansion modeling.
• Experience with determining and analyzing energy end-use at the building and community scale.
• Experience in setting up data acquisition systems in a field-testing environment.
• Experience in working with or assessing low global warming potential refrigerants for mechanical system performance.
• Experience in applying building science principles to housing or building design or renovation issues.
• Experience in utilizing housing or building energy research findings to develop outcomes appropriate for the housing or building marketplace.
• Experience in designing, planning, and conducting research in the field of river hydrokinetic or tidal current energy areas, or river engineering.
• Experience in assessing resiliency in the built environment related to climate change impacts.
• Experience in conducting analyses involving life-cycle cost, life-cycle carbon, or embodied carbon.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires occasional travel.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

ALL STREAMS
• Knowledge of the processes and state of the technology in one or more of the following areas:
o renewable energy such as: solar heat, geothermal heat, wind energy, hydropower or marine energy;
o resource assessment for renewable energy;
o integrating renewable energy into the grid,
o community energy systems or their components such as: combined heat and power, district energy systems, heat pumps, gas-based space or water heating systems;
o hydrogen production from renewable energy sources for distribution, storage, or for end-use applications in the built environment;
o building science and its use in developing robust and efficient buildings.

Abilities:

ALL STREAMS
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical information using a variety of programs or tools.
• Ability to use programming languages, and/or energy modeling or simulation software to simulate systems or processes for the purposes of testing, validation, calibration or optimization of energy systems within or for the built environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Personal Suitability:

ALL STREAMS
• Reliability.
• Initiative.
• Thoroughness.

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

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) will be considered in priority.

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

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.