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The intent of this process is to fill one indeterminate position with an English essential language profile. A pool of partially qualified candidates may be created and used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements, and security requirements.
***Please note that the assessment tools and results of this pool will not be available to other departments until six months following the initial appointment***
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in materials, metallurgical, mechanical or aeronautical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
Eligible for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.
Significant* and recent** experience conducting detailed engineering examinations and analysis, interpretation of findings and providing professional engineering expertise in the field of failure analysis of materials and metallurgical engineering.
Significant* practical experience in preparing samples, performing laboratory tests and documenting findings for the analysis of materials, failures and metallurgy of mechanical systems.
Significant* practical experience using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to analyse fracture features on a variety of failed components and material systems.
Experience writing authoritative professional engineering reports with respect to findings, analysis and technical issues.
*Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities for at least five (5) years.
**Recent is understood to mean in the last ten (10) years.
Master’s Degree in Materials or Metallurgical engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering combined with degree(s) in Materials Engineering. Each diploma must be from a recognized university.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of national and international material standards selection and properties for various types of components found in machinery.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment such as tensile tester, hardness testers, Charpy impact tester, FTIR spectroscopies and fumehoods.
Ability to manage multiple projects to meet objectives and tight deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Initiative
Thoroughness
Judgement
Experience in testing components installed on vehicles such as aircraft, marine vessels, rolling rail stock and pipelines.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
Reliability Status security clearance
Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III)
Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.
Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.
Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.
Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship, and air.
Willingness to undergo TSB required training.
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
If you currently are a federal government employee, please indicate the group and level of your substantive position on your application.
A written exam will be administered.
An interview will be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
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.