About the position
Work environmentCanmetENERGY 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 resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels 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. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.
CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. 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-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Organizational Excellence Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa 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. 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 (2019 & 2020 & 2021)!
This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.
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Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff two 1-year determinate position located in Bells Corners, Ottawa, 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
2
Important messages
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. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
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.
*NOTE: Please note your application and your answers to the screening questionnaire may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Operational Requirements
Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime.
• Willingness and ability to work rotational shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and designated holidays.
• Willingness and ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Willingness and ability to work with hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able and willing to stand while performing certain procedures for portions of the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1)
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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Experience:
1. Experience performing basic engineering related tasks in a research or industrial setting (experience acquired within a relevant diploma program will also be accepted).
Applied / assessed at a later date
Core Competencies:
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and being Action Oriented
Functional Competencies:
• Focus on Quality
• Results Orientation
• Demonstrating Adaptability
• Effective Communications
Technical Competencies:
• Basic knowledge of chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering technology.
• Basic knowledge of the operation of engineering systems.
• Knowledge of industrial health and safety practices and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Ability to conduct basic engineering related tasks.
• Ability to organize data and prepare reports using Microsoft Excel and Word.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Assets:
Technical knowledge and experience related to instrumentation and calibration would be considered an asset.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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