Job Description

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and M\xc3\xa9tis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Automotive and Surface Transportation

Classification: RCO

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: English

Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

The NRC Advantage

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada\'s Success.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada\'s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process.

Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

Your Challenge

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada\'s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a System Engineer (Research Council Officer) with a background in hydrogen technologies and codes and standards to support the Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

NRC Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) Research Centre has the mandate to advance product and process technologies for producing more efficient, safe, affordable and environmentally-responsible ground vehicles, and to deliver engineering solutions to complex technology challenges facing today\'s surface transportation industries including automotive, heavy and specialized vehicles and rail.

The primary responsibility of the candidate is to support the goals of NRC and the Research Centre in providing Canadians access to research, scientific knowledge and technologies for innovation in ground transportation. The candidate will work in a team environment with researchers and technical experts in unique research facilities and in the field. The candidate will be responsible for developing, conducting, coordinating and reporting on research and engineering projects related to hydrogen safety and hydrogen codes and standards.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Author, review and critique research plans, detailed work plans, technical reports and technical papers.
• Assist in the development of research proposals including collaboration with industry partners, scope definition, elaboration of research activity timelines and funding/budget estimates.
• Interpret and analyze data/results and develop robust conclusions and recommendations.
• Research and assist in the composition of literature reviews.
• Present research findings in technical forums including conferences, seminars, working groups, etc.
• Travel will be required.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Masters degree in Engineering or Science.

Bachelors\'s degree in relevant education combined with significant experience will be considered.

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Experience

• Extensive experience designing and integrating hydrogen systems into ground vehicles.
• Extensive experience working in the area of hydrogen codes and standards.
• Experience working with hydrogen and familiarity with hydrogen lab safety.
• Experience applying hydrogen safety knowledge and safety strategies to the design of ground vehicle operations.
• Experience with risk assessment tools such as FMEA, FTA, or others.
• Extensive experience performing data interpretation/research analysis.
• Experience presenting research findings at scientific conferences and through peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Extensive experience in conceiving, initiating, leading and executing new ideas and research projects.

Condition of Employment

Secret (II)

Language Requirements

English

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Solid understanding of how hydrogen systems and fuel cells are safely integrated into ground vehicles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the sub systems of hydrogen systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of the required training for personnel to work with hydrogen.
• Knowledge and understanding of the risks of hydrogen and the ability to apply safety strategies to mitigate the risk.
• Strong research and writing skills to develop research ideas and support documentation of research deliverables including proposals.
• Ability to execute research projects including engaging external partners and seeking out funding sources both internal and external.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Ability to write technical publications, proposals, and review technical reports in English.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research - Communication (Level 2)
• Research - Initiative (Level 3)
• Research - Creative thinking (Level 3)
• Research - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research - Results orientation (Level 3)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s):

Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC\'s directives.

Compensation

This position is classified as a Research Council Officer (RCO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $57,220 to $161,754 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (20000) to:

E-mail:

: 438-304-7562

Closing Date: 18 August, 2023 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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