Senior Technical Advisor / Senior Engineer
Natural Resources Canada · Ottawa · ENENG04 · Open to the public
Open June 10 to July 5, 2024
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Senior Technical Advisor / Senior Engineer
Selection process number: 2024-RSN-EA-OEE-626263
Update: New closing date is July 5, 2024.
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.
NRCan has transitioned to a hybrid work environment which offers employees the opportunity to telework and work from the designated work location, subject to operational requirements. This position will require an in-office presence for a minimum of two (2) days a week and a minimum of three (3) days a week starting in September.
Duties
Technical and engineering authority on projects related to energy efficiency, including: planning, researching and investigating, providing expert advice, interpretations and reports to technical staff, colleagues and relevant stakeholders.
Work environment
Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Office of Energy Efficiency leads Canadians to energy efficiency through policy guidance for the whole of government, both domestically and internationally, and through the delivery of major federal energy efficiency programs and incentives designed to increase awareness and further the advancement:
• of energy efficient practices, technologies, products, codes, standards, benchmarking and practices in new and existing buildings and homes;
• in the industrial systems and processes of Canadian industries;
• in the design and promotion of energy efficient products and equipment; and
• in energy efficient labelling of products, new or existing construction and industrial facilities.
In addition to all this, the Office of Energy Efficiency’s work supports the Government of Canada’s agenda under the Strengthened Climate Plan and by joining our team, your work will contribute to meeting the Government’s ambitious agenda to exceed our new 2030 targets and reach net zero by 2050! Sound exciting, please take this opportunity to apply and possibly join our Office of Energy Efficiency family!
The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) is composed of the following sections:
Buildings Division (BD)
Industry Division (ID)
Canada Green Building Strategy Secretariat (CGBSS)
Demand Policy and Analysis Division (DPAD)
Greener Homes Division (GHD)
Homes and Communities Division (HCD)
Program Support and Modernization Division (PSMD)
Our offices are in the Sir William Logan Building at 580 Booth Street in Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood, steps away from Dow’s Lake, the Rideau Canal, the Arboretum and Preston Street. Lunch time walks or runs, skating in the winter, lunches or after work gatherings at wide variety of eateries and/or pubs offer quality of life additions to busy workdays. The Sir William Logan Building is also close to the O-Train and major bus routes.
Intent of the process
A pool of qualified candidates will be created. If you qualify, but are not appointed to this position, you may be considered for identical or similar positions in the future within Natural Resources Canada, with various terms of employment, language requirements, linguistic requirements and profiles, security requirements, conditions of employment and work 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 mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical, environmental, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, architectural engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
EXPERIENCE
• Significant experience in conducting technical studies or projects impacting energy in one of the following sectors: commercial/institutional buildings, housing or industry.
• Significant experience in providing technical briefings and recommendations to senior officials and professionals.
• Experience in conducting research, data analyses and preparing technical reports.
• Experience in supervising staff or contractors.
“Significant” is defined as the depth, breadth and complexity of experience normally acquired with having performed work, as part of the regular duties of the candidate, for a period of at least (4) years following graduation from a post-secondary institution.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of energy efficiency principles in one of the following sectors: commercial/institutional buildings, housing or industry.
• Knowledge of climate change issues and greenhouse gas emissions implications.
• Knowledge of project management practices.
ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and writing.
• Ability to extract, organize, synthesize and provide recommendations on relevant technical information
• Ability to set priorities and manage workloads.
• Ability to supervise a team.
PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Judgment
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Initiative
• Dependable
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET EXPERIENCE
• Experience in dealing with equipment and systems affecting energy in buildings.
• Experience in energy management practices (such as benchmarking, energy audits, retrofits, modelling) in the building sector.
• Experience in dealing with energy codes and standards as it relates to equipment and buildings.
• Experience in the analysis of data and technical information and developing and implementing programs or policies.
• Experience in leading consultations with provincial/territorial and industrial stakeholders.
• Experience in applying building principles to Canadian low-rise residential buildings.
• Experience in dealing with national or provincial building codes and Standards applied to low-rise residential buildings and equipment.
• Experience with designing, modeling, testing, maintaining, or manufacturing technologies and systems for industrial processes.
• Experience in conducting energy audits, identifying energy-saving opportunities, and implementing energy-efficient practices in an industrial setting.
ASSET KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of various types of industrial equipment, machinery, and systems, such as boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, or manufacturing lines.
• Knowledge of regulations, codes, and standards that pertain to the industrial sector, such as those related to safety, environmental impact, and energy efficiency.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including overtime.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Conditions of employment
Various security requirements (e.g. reliability, secret)
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
Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
Asset qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your application and resume clearly indicate how you meet these qualifications. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered any further.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board. All communication for this process will be sent by email and it is your responsibility to verify your messages regularly.
Acknowledgment of receipts of applications will not be sent; we will only contact successful applicants when the screening process has been completed.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.
Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.
Top-down selection may apply.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language 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.