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The Director, Carbon Management Technologies and the Director, Industrial Optimization directs CanmetENERGY-Ottawa and Varennes' activities respectively in identifying, developing and implementing technologies that promote the sustainability of Canada’s energy and carbon intensive industries by enhancing energy efficiency and reducing their environmental footprints, especially pertaining to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These activities address government objectives of sustainable development as well as societal issues associated with energy security, economic development and climate change.
The Directors mobilize national and international partners, clients, and stakeholders to work together to find integrated, innovative solutions, and to leverage resources and accelerate technological developments for the needs and benefits of Canadian stakeholders.
Director, Carbon Management Technologies
• Directs the work of multi-disciplinary research teams targeting different aspects of GHG emission reductions from energy and carbon-intensive industries: five teams focus on advanced energy systems and technologies related to carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) together with CO2 transport; the sixth team focuses on technologies associated with reducing and quantifying methane emissions to the environment. The research teams are comprised of engineers, research scientists (from the physical and engineering sciences), and technologists. The Director sets priorities for innovation across these fields at the national level.
• Establishes unique R&D capabilities and an up to-date knowledge base within the federal government to serve the needs of Canadian stakeholders.
Director, Industrial Optimization
• Responsible for preparing business cases to capture the reasoning for initiating projects, defining long-term strategic plans for R&D programs and developing partnerships with universities, research centres, manufacturers, consultants and others aimed at developing technologies, methods and tools to optimize industrial processes to help achieve industrial decarbonisation.
• Directs the work of multi-disciplinary research teams targeting different aspects of GHG emission reductions from energy and carbon-intensive industries: advanced energy systems and technologies related to industrial decarbonization, bioenergy, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) together with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and tools to enhance energy management and drive technological improvement in the energy sector. The Director sets priorities for innovation across these fields at the national level.
• Materializes the impact of our work through the transfer of knowledge and technologies in the form of training, software, guides, data, models via and for our partners.
The Directors coordinate Canada's R&D efforts with national and international bodies to help Canada meet its commitment to address global climate change issues related to its carbon intensive industries.
The Directors interact with NRCan funding authorities to enable research, development and demonstration (RD&D) within the sector and other organizations’ laboratories. The Directors also expedite energy technology commercialization for domestic and export markets.
CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa and CanmetENERGY-Varennes engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. There are four national laboratories under the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.
We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.
At CanmetENERGY, we strive for organizational excellence and endeavour to put science at the service of all Canadians. CanmetENERGY also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Director, Carbon Management Technologies (Ottawa)
The Director, Carbon Management Technologies works at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within the National Capital Greenbelt. This location features forested trails and walking paths, as well as workplace wellness programs that include running, fitness and mental health initiatives.
At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa we demonstrate our commitment to organizational excellence through our Gold Level Certification in the Organizational Excellence Standard provided by Excellence Canada. In 2022, CanmetENERGY-Ottawa was named a Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer by Excellence Canada and Canada Life, for the fourth year in a row!
Director, Industrial Optimization (Varennes)
The Director, Industrial Optimization works at the Varennes labs, situated within the greater Montréal area on the south shore, with a direct 25 min bus access from Longueuil metro station. Situated in Varennes near Boucherville and Ste-Julie, we are close to the Hydro-Québec Research Center as well as the INRS. With over 175 researchers, engineers, technologists, managers and support staff, we lead R&D activities and deliver programs aimed at developing clean and efficient science and technologies for a low-carbon future.
Everyone is welcome! Natural Resources Canada is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds that represents Canada now and in the future.
We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) anticipatory indeterminate position located in Ottawa (Bells Corners), Ontario and one (1) indeterminate position located in Varennes, Quebec.
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.
Positions to be filled: 2
Your résumé.
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).
Experience:
1. Experience leading Research & Development (R&D) projects including proposal preparation, resource allocation, budget and project management.
2. Experience in supervising a multi-disciplinary team including scientists, engineers, or technologists in the delivery of R&D projects.
3. Experience using and developing partnerships or networks to leverage resources to deliver R&D projects.
4. Experience preparing recommendations for director level audiences based on R&D results.
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
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Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of effective practices in the management of R&D.
2. Knowledge of occupational health & safety best practices.
Key Leadership Competencies:
1. Create Vision and Strategy
2. Mobilize People
3. Uphold Integrity and Respect
4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
5. Promote Innovation and Guide Change
6. Achieve Results
Abilities:
1. Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
2. Ability to provide advice and recommendations to senior level audiences.
3. Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations to senior level audiences.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
6. Ability to resolve conflict effectively.
Asset Education:
Post graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field.
Asset Experience:
1. Experience in the delivery of R&D projects or programs internationally.
2. Experience authoring technical articles for peer-reviewed technical or scientific journals.
3. Experience chairing standards committees or national/international working groups.
4. Experience conducting or managing R&D in one or more of the following areas: carbon capture, utilization, storage, and transportation; carbon dioxide removal; methane emissions; hydrogen generation and storage.
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the energy sector including sources of energy supply; methods of production and distribution; and energy demand and end use.
2. Knowledge of industrial sectors, processes, actual and emerging industrial technologies.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Willing and able to work flexible hours and overtime, as required.
2. Willing and able to travel, both domestically and internationally, as required.
As per the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace, candidates must be willing and able to work onsite. The Director, Industrial Optimization (Varennes) and the Director, Carbon Management Technologies (Ottawa) must work at least four (4) days in the office.
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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.
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Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.
A written exam, an interview, standardized testing from the Public Service Commission and references will be completed.
Successful candidates will be asked to provide a minimum of four references (two supervisors and two direct reports).
You must provide proof of your educational credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
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.
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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.