Science & Technology Advisor

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.

Assessment accommodation

NRCan will use the services of a third-party Human Resources Consultant to administer the assessment for this position. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool(s). By submitting your application, you are providing NRCan your consent to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. This information will only be used for administration of the assessment tool.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff with identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering – mechanical, environmental, building, civil, chemical, materials, systems or electrical, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
• Experience in transportation sector.
• Experience preparing technical documents such as discussion papers, strategic plans, or frameworks and communicating technical information.
• Experience analyzing data, synthesizing, developing, and qualifying findings and making recommendations.
• Experience in project management

Experience is defined as having performed a broad range of various activities normally acquired over a period of two (2) years within the last seven (7) years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of commercial technology performance limitations and knowledge gaps for reducing emissions and/or decarbonization of the transportation sector in Canada.
• Knowledge of hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cells, or transportation-relevant low carbon fuels.

Competencies
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Dependability

Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize technical issues, interpret the results of studies, present, and make recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities with tight or conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement.

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

Asset Occupational Certification:
• Project Management Professional certification.

Asset Education:
• Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Asset Education:
• Experience with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience working on projects to ensure compliance with economic or environmental regulations.
• Experience managing contracts.
• Experience leading* project teams or working groups.
• Experience supervising** employee work.

* Leading is defined as developing strategies/plans, assigning tasks, setting milestones, monitoring progress, and briefing managers
** Supervising can include students, temporary staff, or contractors and is defined as assigning work, reviewing results, providing feedback as well as monitoring and assessing performance.

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) could be considered in priority.

Operational Requirements:
• Willing and able to work overtime upon request
• Willing and able to travel occasionally
• Willing and able to work flexible hours

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment
Reliability or Secret security status

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

NRCan will use the services of a third-party Human Resources Consultant to administer the assessment for this position. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool(s). By submitting your application, you are providing NRCan your consent to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. This information will only be used for administration of the assessment tool.

All applications must be submitted online through the GC Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted.

Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.

Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Applicants do not need to meet any/all of the Asset Qualifications for consideration; however, possessing any/all of the Asset Qualifications may increase the likelihood of being considered for an appointment.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test 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.

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.

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