Technical Specialist

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The Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Reporting to the Director of the Research and Innovation Team in the System Operations Business Unit, the Technical Specialist is expected to:

(1) Lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary data projects to support different program areas in compliance oversight related to Safety and Environment Oversight Core Responsibility
(2) Lead and guide the Operations data support team, including consultants, to achieve data and information technology priorities for safety and environment compliance oversight.
(3) Lead and support maintenance and enhancements to the Online Event Reporting System and Operations Regulatory Compliance Application
(4) Collect, review and analyze complex data and information related to safety and environmental performance of oil and gas pipelines and facilities.
(5) Proactively coach the operations data support team to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to complete tasks and projects, establish internal and external strategic relationships and progress in technical roles.
(6) Provide relevant and high-quality technical analysis and advice to senior management and CER staff on safety and environmental matters related to CER-regulated facilities
(7) Develop and present technical reports, briefings and memos.
(8) Lead quarterly and annual reporting of the Departmental Results Framework and support related improvements to safety and environment performance.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

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 from a recognized university with an undergraduate degree in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, or any other discipline relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1 Considerable* experience managing and supporting complex** projects with multi-disciplinary teams. This includes experience translating business requirements to technical requirements.

E2 Experience in data analytics and data interpretation, including competency with relational databases and Structured Query Language

E3 Experience coaching staff for successful execution of initiatives and achievement of professional goals.

E4 Experience in preparing and presenting technical analysis and advice orally and in written formats to different levels of leadership.

* For the purposes of this staffing process, considerable experience will be evaluated in regard to the amount, complexity, and diversity of the work handled, and the level of autonomy demonstrated. The candidate’s employment background indicates experience sufficient for recognition as fully functional in that field.

**Complex issues are defined as having two of the following characteristics: multidimensional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent-setting, or having a major impact on the delivery of programs and policies by the public service.

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

Asset Qualifications

AQ1: Specialized expertise, post-graduate training or an advanced degree in a discipline related to the position.

AQ2: Experience working with Tableau.

AQ3: Experience working in the oil and gas industry, with or for a regulator.

AQ4: Experience documenting and improving work processes and procedures.

AQ5: Familiar with CER ACT, CER applications and procedures

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide Competencies:

OC1 Leadership and Teamwork – Proficiency Level: Guide

OC2 Process and Project Management – Proficiency Level: Guide

OC3 Accountability & Results Orientation – Proficiency Level: Guide

OC4 Oral Communication – Proficiency Level: Guide

OC5 Written Communication – Proficiency Level: Guide

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Research and Analysis – Proficiency: Guide
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Competency Level Definitions

Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

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

Essential Organizational Needs:

The CER is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the EE section in your application.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-11 $109,692 to $133,457 position is similar to an EN-ENG-04 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement Conditions.

2. Salary: Effective 1 November 2021 NEB-11 $109,692 - $133,457 annually (subject to revision)

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis for employees who reside within the daily commuting distance of Calgary (150 km)
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience by responding to the screening questions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.
NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor’s Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.