Job Description

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 Research Associate, Performance-based Codes\xe2\x80\x94Fire, to support our Construction Research Centre with research of international calibre and the development and application of advanced technologies. The successful candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

NRC Construction is implementing the \xe2\x80\x9cPlatform to Decarbonize the Construction Sector at Scale\xe2\x80\x9d to accelerate and scale up new technologies to help transition the Canadian construction sector towards decarbonization and contribute to the emerging low-carbon economy. It will also establish new codes, standards, specifications, and guidelines to position the sector to achieve its 2050 greenhouse gas (GHG) carbon reduction targets. These investments will help spur the growth of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s clean technology sector and help achieve Canada\xe2\x80\x99s international commitments to reduce GHG emissions.

As a Research Associate, Performance-based Codes, Fire, you will work as a member of the Fire Safety Unit with researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities, and will collaborate internally with others as well as externally with stakeholders in the construction industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing proposals for new research initiatives, performance criteria, compliance paths, design guidelines, regulatory requirements, probabilistic and reliability based models, prevention measures, and innovative technologies and protocols to minimize the impact of fire occurrence on life safety, the environment and the economy.
• Supporting the transition of the National Model Codes to performance-based codes.
• Providing scientific evidence for the development of technical standards and regulations.
• Providing input into the overall direction and research priorities of the Fire Safety Unit within the context of the Research Centre business plan.

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

As part of the RA Program you must have received your PhD in engineering, science, architecture or a relevant area of expertise within the last five years, or you expect to receive the degree within the next six months.

A Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in engineering, science, architecture or a relevant area of expertise (received within the last five years or expected to receive within the next six months), combined with significant relevant experience may be considered.

An equivalent combination of a related PhD or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree and related work experience may be considered.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Experience in fire science and engineering, including experience in evaluating structural fire behaviour and developing or optimizing solutions to fire and life safety challenges.
• Experience in the full spectrum of research activities including identification of research needs, proposal writing, project management, data production and analysis, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.
• Experience in experimental design and analysis, including data collection and analysis, overseeing data production, and ensuring data quality.

The following assets will be considered:

• Experience working with Canadian building and fire codes.
• Experience in fire risk assessment and fire risk mitigation.
• Experience in structural/seismic engineering.
• Experience in business development, marketing activities, and/or the development of partnerships and collaborations.
• Experience in working in multidisciplinary teams

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of fire safety engineering, fire science, fire protection and mitigation systems.
• Knowledge of numerical fire modelling and life hazard prediction techniques.
• Knowledge of experimental techniques in evaluation of fire behaviour from small to full scale, design and conduct of such experiments and data analysis.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

Behavioural Competencies

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

Competency Profile(s)

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

Relocation

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

Compensation

From $57,220 to $161,754 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.
NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits 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 (18555) to: E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Telephone: 343-597-5095 Closing Date: 14 March 2023- 23:59 Eastern Time.