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You must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
In your response to the screening questions, please provide concrete examples and the following information:
1. Where the experience was acquired;
2. Duration for which you exercised the functions of the experience;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.
Please note that point form, “copy and paste” from your resume and comments such as “refer to my attached resume” will NOT be accepted. Failure to provide this information in the requested format WILL result in your application being rejected.
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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 position is located 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) 2-year determinate position located in Bells Corners, Ottawa, Ontario.
A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates will 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.
A covering letter "Cover letter should include a brief introduction of yourself and why you believe yourself to fit this position and explain why you want to contribute to government research and the lab’s mission. Please highlight relevant education, research experience, and technical skills. You may showcase specific projects or achievements related to the lab’s work. Please ensure it is professional, concise. (1 page or ~450 words)"
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering or in another engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
Experience:
1. Experience in planning and conducting engineering projects.
2. Experience in working in teams in the execution of engineering projects.
3. Experience in interpreting engineering concepts and data through the summary of technical/scientific reports or papers or writing technical/scientific reports or papers.
4. Experience in programming, developing or modifying: models, software tools or simulation programs to synthesize or interpret data.
Note: Experience can be acquired through studies, work experience or volunteer activities.
Asset Education:
1. Graduation with a Master’s Degree from a post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty (relevant to the duties of the position).
2. Courses, certificate or degree with renewable energy, energy integration, energy sustainability, community energy systems, model development, programming of complex systems, digital tool creation and related areas as substantial components of the curriculum topic from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Asset Experience:
1. Experience in designing, planning and conducting research related to renewable energy, energy sustainability, energy storage, community energy systems or clean electrification.
2. Experience in managing projects, consultants or contractors and related project tracking activities.
3. Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
4. Experience in the design, development, testing, and debugging of web applications.
5. Experience migrating single-user, locally run web applications to cloud environments.
6. Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Jest, Pytest, Selenium, Cypress).
7. Experience using languages for front-end development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
8. Experience using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) including REST.
9. Experience using Amazon Web Service (AWS) services, including S3 for static web hosting, Cognito for user authentication, and EC2 for compute resources.
10. Experience in the application Development Operations (DevOps) practices: the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) practices for infrastructure provisioning and implementation of a Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
11. Experience with grid stability and reliability modelling (e.g., Matlab Simulink, Hypersim, PSCAD, PSS, etc.).
12. Experience with modelling the integration of renewable energy resources into power grids.
13. Experience with coding in Python to adapt or modify libraries for energy models or other purposes.
14. Experience with energy or electrical systems model development and operation (e.g., PyPSA, COPPER, ACES, etc.)
15. Experience with running optimization tools and solvers (e.g., CPLEX, GRUBI, GLPK, etc.)
16. Experience with AzureDevOps and Git, or other similar tools, for version control and project management.
17. Experience programming in MATLAB.
18. Experience simulating and analyzing energy systems in TRNSYS.
19. Experience using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tools and applications.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the use of at least one (1) programming language (e.g., Python).
Abilities:
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. Ability to conduct data management, data analysis, data mining, data visualization, or post-processing of data.
4. Ability to interpret engineering concepts and data through the summary of technical/scientific reports or papers or writing technical/scientific reports or papers.
5. Ability to program, develop or modify: models, software tools or simulation programs to synthesize or interpret data.
Personal Suitability:
1. Initiative
2. Effective interpersonal skills
3. Dependability
Asset knowledge:
1. Knowledge of emerging technologies related to renewable energy, energy sustainability, energy storage, community energy systems or clean electrification.
2. Knowledge of engineering theories and principles associated with renewable energy, energy integration, energy sustainability, energy storage, community energy systems and clean electrification.
3. Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and HVAC energy systems for buildings and/or communities.
4. Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities facing renewable energy production and integration in Canada.
5. Knowledge of current functioning and trends of electricity markets in Canada.
6. Knowledge of analytical tools and methods for determining energy production from proposed or theoretical renewable and community energy projects.
7. Knowledge of renewable energy assessment tools, methods and techniques.
8. Knowledge of materials science related to life-cycle of renewable energy systems.
9. Knowledge of geotechnical principles for siting renewable energy systems.
10. Knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
11. Knowledge of the Canadian power grid and its operation.
12. Knowledge of the integration of renewable energy systems, power grids, and energy storage.
13. Knowledge of grid stability and reliability and the associated grid ancillary services (e.g., frequency control, voltage control, black start, active/reactive power management, etc.).
14. Knowledge of unit testing principles and practices for software development.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires occasional travel.
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
Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.
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.
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.