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The Director, Carbon Management Technologies, directs CanmetENERGY-Ottawa's activities 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 Director directs all work within a broad and complex portfolio. The key strategic functions of the position are listed below.
Leader - Directs the work of six 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.
Champion - Mobilizes 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.
Centre of Excellence and Knowledge – Establishes unique R&D capabilities and an up to-date knowledge base within the federal government to serve the needs of Canadian stakeholders.
The Director coordinates 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 Director also interacts with NRCan funding authorities to enable research, development and demonstration (RD&D) within the sector and other organizations’ laboratories. The Director expedites energy technology commercialization for domestic and export markets.
As a member of the senior management team of CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, the Director ensures that the group’s administration is conducted in accordance with CanmetENERGY-Ottawa's commitment to organizational excellence. The Director contributes to workplace health and wellness and employee mental health by sharing responsibility for a harassment-free, diverse and inclusive workplace.
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 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.
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!
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.
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: 1
Your résumé.
Education:
Graduation with an acceptable doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of the natural sciences related to the duties of the position.
OR an acceptable master's or bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of natural sciences related to the duties of the position and acceptable research, training and experience.
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 projects.
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 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.
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, Carbon Management Technologies must work at least four (4) days in
the office.
Secret security clearance
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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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.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.