Field Electronics Technologist

Update: Amended Intent

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Duties

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has responsibility to continuously monitor, investigate, and report on natural hazards such as earthquakes and space weather events that occur in Canada and operates seismic, geodetic, and space weather monitoring stations across Canada in this capacity. The findings and alerts contribute to the safety of Canadians and critical infrastructure operations.
NRCan, through the Canadian Hazards Information Service (CHIS), is looking to support operation of these monitoring stations by adding members to an existing national-scale Field Operations team. This role encompasses a wide range of tasks including the design, construction, and operation of electronic equipment and geophysical monitoring instruments at remote stations throughout Canada, including the northernmost regions, as well as overseas. Main responsibilities will include station maintenance, remotely monitoring the transmission of data from the stations to CHIS data acquisition hubs and promptly taking corrective actions to ensure operational needs are met. Diverse and multi-faceted duties provide opportunity for expanding knowledge and expertise in a wide range of subjects.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate, English or French Essential position in Sidney, BC.
A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (Acting, Assignment/ Secondment, Deployment, Indeterminate), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Completion of 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

Significant* and extensive** experience working as an electronic technologist or technician. Operation and maintenance of advanced analog and digital test and measurement devices (such as spectrum analyzer, digital signal generator, VSAT measuring devices, or other engineering test equipment).

Designing, developing, testing, and repairing electronic equipment, such as working prototypes, monitoring instruments, communication devices and power supplies.

Planning, organizing logistics, such as complex field trips, and documenting the process using spreadsheets or project planning software.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English or French

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the theories and techniques of electronic circuitry, high-precision analog circuitry and systems.
Knowledge of software tools such as spreadsheets, ticketing systems and inventory systems
Knowledge of computer networking and data telemetry via mobile, ethernet, satellite and radio
Knowledge of power supplies, such as AC to DC, DC to AC, photovoltaic.

Ability to troubleshoot, repair and improve electronic equipment and systems.
Ability to manage and conduct complex tasks under time pressure, emergency or rapidly evolving conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Dependability
Effective interpersonal skills
Sound judgment
Initiative
Attention to details

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience in installing and operating instruments.

Experience operating snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and driving with trailers.

Experience maintaining and repairing small engines or vehicles or appliances.

Knowledge of computer programming languages.
Knowledge of Linux operating systems.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Valid First Aid and CPR.
Valid Safety training.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to do field work in remote locations (including extreme North in Canada), for up to 4 months a year in durations up to 5 weeks.
Willing and able to drive field vehicles (including trucks, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles).
Willing and able to travel via helicopter, boat and small aircraft.
Willing and able to work in confined spaces and on 10m high towers.
Willing to work overtime as required for operations such as during field work and on weekends.
Willing and able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 32kg, such as car batteries, over variable terrain.
Valid driver’s license (Class 5 or Class G equivalent).
Medical certificate (arranged by Natural Resources Canada at the time of hire).
Must be willing and able to relocate to the position location.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.