Junior Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

ECCC is committed to attaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or visible minorities may be selected for appointment first to fulfill organizational needs. This organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.

Duties

The Meteorological Service of Canada’s Monitoring and Data Services Directorate is seeking a junior Engineer to join the Observing Systems and Engineering Team in support of delivering engineering solutions to stakeholders. Our Engineering team leverages its science expertise to enable the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of Canadian atmospheric weather and climate data by our stakeholders, as well as operating several in-situ test sites across Canada and al calibration lab for operational sensors.
The junior engineer position will engage in engineering analysis and evaluation of various observing system technologies, and the infrastructure that supports their reliable operation. The role includes both independent work and collaborative work within a team. More specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in the collection and analysis of atmospheric measurements, for the purpose of assessing the measurement quality of observing instruments.
• Conduct research on emerging science and technology related to the atmospheric measurements from various viewpoints, including but not limited to; operational feasibility, instrument performance, sustainability and environmental impact, and life cycle management considerations. Producing summaries, reports, and presentation for review by others.
• Participate in the development of standards and processes to document the reliability, repeatability, and traceability of atmospheric measurements and ensure that the data provided to Canadians is of known quality.
• Support procurement activities through research of specifications, conducting benchmarking activities, and participation in performance evaluations and the resulting data analysis and reporting.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, develop expertise in specialized measurement system technologies, supporting efforts to research, test, and document for the purpose of enabling effective engineering support to operational networks.
• Support senior staff in the provision of engineering expertise, guidance and interpretations through research and analysis of issues, technologies, and processes.
• Work with technical field staff to install, troubleshoot, and repair observing equipment and its supporting infrastructure.
• Support with programming and automation related to test site and calibration lab activities.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to staff current and future vacant positions within the Observing System and Engineering (OSE) group, under the Transformation, Innovation, and Engineering Division (TIED) within the Meteorological Service of Canada branch of Environment and Climate Change Canada. There are currently 3 positions that will be staffed indeterminately In Toronto.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions in various locations, with various tenures, various security levels and various language requirements which may vary according to the position being staffed within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Candidates must clearly explain in detail how they meet the essential and asset experience qualifications by indicating HOW (clearly explain your duties), WHEN and for HOW LONG (date and length of time in months or years), and WHERE (employer and geographic location) this experience was acquired. One approach is to write one or two paragraphs demonstrating, with clear and accurate details, how you meet the criteria. A person may be appointed to the position without meeting any or all of the asset qualifications; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, engineering physics, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience gathering and analyzing technical information, and writing technical or scientific documents (e.g., reports, presentation slides, drawings, and diagrams).
Experience working with measurement equipment and measurement data.
*Experience may include experience during academic study

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of metrology and the engineering principles that apply.
Knowledge of statistical data analysis principles.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to problem solve and research.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Establish effective interpersonal relationships
Analytical Skills
Thoroughness

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

ASSET EDUCATION
Graduation with a master's or higher degree in engineering.
Additional degrees in mathematics, physics, meteorology, or computer programming.
Graduation with a technologist diploma or authorizing certificate in a red seal trade.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience using parametric Computer Aided Design software for 3D modeling, 2D drawings, and/or simulation. (preference: SolidWorks)
Experience using software to perform statistical analysis on data. (preference: MATLab)
Experience computer programing using coding software. (preference: Python, MySQL, VBA)
Experience programming data acquisition loggers. (preference: National Instruments – Labview)
Experience in Radio Frequency engineering. (design, investigation, signal processing)
Experience using manufacturing processes to produce functional parts and assemblies.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion.
Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and internationally on occasion. This may involve travel to remote locations (rough terrain, land, sea, and air, including small airplanes, helicopters, and boats)
Willingness and ability to work outdoors, in remote/isolate areas, and in harsh environments (ie: cold, heat, noise, dust, wind, etc.)
Willingness and ability to work under time pressures and changing priorities.

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

Please note that acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will only contact candidates who have been retained when the screening process is completed.

Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.

Qualifications may be evaluated by a wide range of tools and methods. Consequently, a written exam, an interview, reference checks or other evaluation methods may be sought in this process. Applicants need to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for their evaluation at the appointed time. A passing note will be established for all of the evaluated qualifications.

Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Environment and Climate Change Canada will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please note that any information provided through this selection process may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or other qualifications.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your answers to the screening questions AND the written exam.

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.