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: Montr\xc3\xa9al

Organizational Unit: Energy, Mining and Environment

Classification: RCO

Tenure: Term

Duration: 2 years

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

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 Specialist in bioconversion and biomethanization (RCO) to support our Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre. This person would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The NRC Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre delivers advanced technology solutions to Canada\'s resource and utility sectors. Our unique technology risk management capabilities help companies develop and maintain a globally competitive position, and support quality improvements and cost reductions for vital products and services delivered to Canadians.

Key activities include:

• Build NRC expertise in bioconversion and biomethanization: select, promote, manage and execute innovative research projects;
• Analyze and identify client needs and prepare project proposals, including timeline and budget estimates.
• Plans and conducts innovative experiments that may require new equipment, experimental techniques, supervision of experimental setups, supervision of data collection, and investigation of emerging technologies to support the achievement of Research Center or program objectives.
• Analyze data, write reports or publications on the results of research projects.
• Provide scientific expertise and act as a technical resource to relevant stakeholder communities nationally and internationally, as well as to various other internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities and clients by identifying opportunities, participating in business development and marketing activities, and building collaborative relationships with local, national and international organizations.
• Maintains current knowledge and expertise in areas that support the research program focus.

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

Master\'s degree in biotechnology engineering, bioengineering, bioresource engineering, chemical engineering, or an equivalent combination of science or applied science degree and relevant experience.

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Experience

• Significant experience in the bioconversion of liquid and solid organic substrates into energy or value-added products;
• Significant experience in the design, operation and performance analysis of advanced anaerobic digestion systems;
• Significant experience in experimental design and analysis, including data collection and analysis, supervision of data generation and data quality assurance.
• Significant experience in developing and managing effective working relationships with organizations including other research teams, government departments, and industrial companies at the local, national, and international levels;
• Significant experience working with industries for technology development or exploitation.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

• Must be able to work overtime, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Must be able to work in an ordinary laboratory environment with some exposure to hazardous materials/situations.
• A valid driver\'s licence and access to the use of a vehicle are required in order to travel to meet partners and/or pick up samples for projects.

Language Requirements

Bilingual

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of microbiological concepts involved in bioprocesses such as anaerobic digestion (e.g., microbial groups, metabolisms, inhibition, favourable/unfavourable conditions, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of engineering practices related to bioreactors or chemical reactors for conversion of organic feedstocks to energy and chemicals, including scale-up;
• Significant ability to summarize information, and develop and write technical reports and publications;
• Significant knowledge of project management principles and practices (i.e., preparing, updating, and monitoring progress against detailed project plans and timelines, including cost estimates, resource requirements, and budgets);
• Knowledge of process cost-effectiveness analysis, including energy and carbon efficiencies as well as technology costing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with industry and perform technology transfer to industry.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research - Communication (Level 2)
• Research - Partnering (Level 3)
• Research - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Research - Teamwork (Level 2)
• Management services - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profiles: ; ;

Relocation

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

Compensation

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the RCO-3 level, which is a mid-career level position with a salary range of $105, 785 to $123, 393.

NOTE: Please note that the full has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate\'s 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).

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

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

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Notes

• \xe2\x80\x8bA pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants
• 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 (19220) to:

E-mail:

: 514-210-9276

Closing Date: 24 April 2023 - 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

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