Senior Electronic Technologist

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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📢 How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
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In line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence (DND) has adopted a common hybrid work model. This position will see the employee work at their designated worksite at least three (3) days each week, or 60% of their regular schedule. (This is subject to change if the TBS directive is modified.)

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

What do we offer?

🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

↪ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
↪ Opportunities for advancement
↪ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
↪ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate basis in Ottawa ON. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff future vacancies.

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:

• A secondary school diploma; and
• Completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative.

The employer-approved alternative is as follows:
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note:
Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience in modifying and testing radio frequency (RF) systems such as receiving and transmitting systems.
• Experience in designing, developing, and testing digital circuits and systems.
• Experience in the set-up, interface, and operation of signal generation, data collection and analysis equipment such as signal generators and spectrum analysers.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and conducting experiments to collect data or to test equipment.
• Experience in programming using software such as LabVIEW, C, C# , Java, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar.
• Experience in programming and configuring microcontrollers and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).
• Experience in preparing documentation describing subsystem development, test plans, test results and operating procedures.
• Experience in managing, operating, and maintaining laboratory/test facilities and all associated equipment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

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

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

Asset Education:

• Successful completion of courses in Radio Frequency (RF) or Microwave theory and measurement techniques.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

• Experience in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design from concept to schematic to PCB layout to population to testing.
• Experience in automation of test set-ups.
• Experience in performing research and development experimental work in a mixed civilian and military environment.

Asset Knowledge:

• Knowledge of electronic theory and design techniques.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) system principles, Radio Frequency (RF) systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) signal data collection and Radio Frequency (RF) measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of Radar Theory and Principles.
• Knowledge of digital serial protocols (e.g. RS-45, RS-232).
• Knowledge of procurement procedures for the purchase of goods or services related to the operation of the lab.

Asset Abilities:

• Ability to understand and evaluate specifications and characteristics of Radio Frequency (RF) equipment and components.
• Ability to develop graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to control and operate laboratory systems and instruments using common tools (e.g. LabVIEW, C, C#, Java, MATLAB, Simulink, Python).

Organizational Needs:

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above-mentioned designated groups.
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As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.
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In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
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As a result of the reduction of training activities at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for BATUS employees. Employees of UIC 7777 – BATUS may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

Operational Requirements:

• Willing and able to travel to trial sites and to remote field sites for extended periods of time.
• Willing and able to fly in DND, Transport Canada and NRC aircraft for flight trial experiments.
• Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404 driving permit.

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

▶ Note:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used.

▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
↪ Organizational Needs.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.