Job Description

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: 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.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.City: OttawaOrganizational Unit: AerospaceClassification: TO-3Tenure: TermDuration: 1 yearLanguage Requirements: EnglishWork Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the at the NRC work location identified.Your ChallengeGreat Minds. One Goal. Canada\'s Success.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 an Technical Officer, Human Factors to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.The Technical Officer, Human Factors\' main responsibilities are to:

• Support the conduct and analysis of human factors experiments and/or tests;
• Collect data from human participants in laboratory, aircraft, and field environments;
• Administer computerized tools for questionnaires and surveys;
• Operate data acquisition systems for physiological and/or behavioural measurements;
• Apply software tools for data management, data processing, and statistical analysis;
• Contribute to project reports and scientific publications.

Screening CriteriaApplicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:EducationA university degree or college diploma with postgraduate certificate of recognized standing in engineering, psychology, computer science, or human-computer interaction with an emphasis on human factors (e.g., course work in human factors methods, perception/cognition, statistical analysis of behavioral/physiological data, workspace/equipment layout, human-computer interaction) or equivalent combination of work-related experience, training and education.For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please seeExperience

• Recent experience surveying or conducting research with human participants
• Recent experience with programming languages such as Python, Matlab, etc.
• Recent experience using computerized tools or systems for experimental data collection
• Demonstrated experience using analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Assets:

• Experience programming surveys using Qualtrics or similar tools
• Experience doing statistical analysis using R and/or SPSS
• Experience with physiological data collection and processing
• Experience performing annotation and segmentation of video data
• Experience using qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo)

Condition of EmploymentReliability StatusLanguage RequirementsEnglishAssessment CriteriaCandidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of best practices for research involving human participants
• Knowledge of techniques for data collection and management
• Knowledge of programming tools for data processing and/or statistical analysis

Behavioural Competencies

• Research Technician/Technologist - Communication (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Initiative (Level 1)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 1)
• Research Technician/Technologist - Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): .CompensationSALARY UNDER REVIEWFrom $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.The NRC AdvantageThe 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 Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes 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.Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC\'s directives.
• 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 (22483) to:E-mail:Telephone: 438-455-5335Closing Date: 5 September 2024 - 23:59 Eastern TimeFor more information on career tools and other resources, check out

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