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- Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.
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Duties
Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) is a national network of science and technology research centres within the Department of National Defence employing 1300 employees supporting the defence and security communities. We perform strategic science research and technology development and provide advice and technical solutions to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), as well as the public safety and national security communities.
Toronto Research Centre (TRC) is one of seven research centres within DRDC and is Canada's centre of expertise for human effectiveness science and technology in the defence and national security environment. Using a systems-based approach, the centre covers all aspects of human performance and effectiveness including military health, individual and team performance, human-system interaction, and the influence of culture on operational effectiveness. DRDC - TRC supports the operational needs of the CAF through research, advice, and training in both physical and information environments. One of our strengths is our broad-based and multidisciplinary approach to research. Examples of recent research and development activities conducted at DRDC can be found on our web page: https://www.canada.ca/en/defence-research-development.html and Twitter: @DRDC_RDDC
The Operational Health and Performance Section at DRDC TRC has an opportunity to hire an Electronics Technologist for Human Sciences. This is a full time indeterminate position. Successful completion of a program or diploma (minimum 2 year) from a recognized post-secondary institution in electronic or electrical engineering technology (or equivalent experience) and experience working with sensors for medical applications are required. Willingness to travel domestically to conduct data collection in a field trial setting is desired. The successful applicant will work with technologists, engineers, defence scientists, support staff and CAF members, and will manage an electronics and instrumentation lab. Our current areas of applied research include thermal physiology in austere and extreme environments, e.g., simulated conflagration, desert and high Arctic conditions, human factors and ergonomics related to load characterization and body armour, electrically heated clothing, and peripheral blood flow. Your ability to problem solve, improvise, adapt and overcome challenges will be a common occurrence.
Work environment
Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.
What do we offer?
🍁 At DND We Foster a Work Environment Where Employees Have Opportunities To Grow, Learn, Progress In Their Careers And Have Job Satisfaction Over The Long-term. You’ll Enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
Intent of the process
The initial intent of this process is to staff 1 (one) full time indeterminate position.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Education:
ED01: A secondary school diploma; and
↪ Completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative.
The Employer-approved Alternative Is As Follows:
↪ An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Note:
- Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.
Degree equivalency
Experience:
EX01: Experience working with sensors for medical applications (e.g., electrocardiogram, respiration, temperature sensor).
EX02: Experience in conducting hands-on technical investigations, trouble shooting and repairing the electronic equipment such as, gauges, measuring meters, circuits, or physiological monitoring devices etc.
EX03: Experience with computer programming (e.g., Python).
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
Competencies:
C01: Thinking things through
C02: Working effectively with others
C03: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C04: Demonstrate integrity and respect
C05: Communication
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Education:
AED1: Biomedical technologist diploma/degree
Degree equivalency
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups:Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply
Information on employment equity
As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
↪ Willing and able to engage in field work in inclement weather on an occasional basis for extended periods of time.
↪ Willing and able to work overtime and weekends on an occasional basis.
↪ Willing and able to travel to various locations within and outside of Canada.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance - ▶ Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627 ANDhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
Other information
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▶ If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.
▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.
▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
