DEFENCE SCIENTIST - National Defence (Public Service Employees)｜Meet.jobs

Important messages
Applicants must provide the following information with their applications to be considered before the closing date of this process. Failure to submit all requirements will result in an incomplete application and, subsequently, you will not be considered further in the selection process:

1. A cover letter (maximum 1,000 words)
2. A Curriculum vitae that clearly demonstrates how your education and past experience meet the requirements of the position;
3. Copy of Masters and PhD (if applicable);
4. Three professional or academic references, including an email address and telephone number. The references must be in relation to the applicant’s research experience and must not be from family members or classmates.

All applications (cover letter and CV) must be submitted on this website (jobs.gc.ca). The copy of your Master’s degree (and PhD if applicable) as well as your professional/academic references must be scanned and emailed to: drdc.recruitment.staffing@drdc-rddc.gc.ca. Please do not send any application to this email address; it will not be considered.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide
Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
A Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in writing scientific publications in chemistry;
Recent experience of applied scientific research in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry or organic chemistry;
Experience in synthesis, formulation and/or analysis of materials.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of analytical techniques pertaining to the thermal and physico-chemical characterization of materials;
Knowledge of inferential statistics analysis techniques.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions;
Ability to stay current with the latest technological and professional trends;
Ability to create and innovate with new theoretical or experimental approaches;
Ability to work effectively under pressure, both autonomously and within a pluridisciplinary team;
Ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and results orally to scientific and non-scientific audiences;
Ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts and results in writing to scientific and non-scientific audiences.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Initiative
Leadership
Effective interpersonal skills
Sense of responsibility
Autonomy
Judgment
Adaptability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
EDUCATION
PhD from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in chemistry.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in synthesis, formulation and/or analysis of energetic materials.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of energetic materials;
Knowledge of analytical techniques pertaining to thermal and physico-chemical characterization of energetic materials;
Knowledge of modelling software for the synthesis, decomposition and combustion of energetic materials;
Knowledge of statistical methods for experiment design;
Knowledge of the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces in scientific research for defence.

Conditions of employment
Security level: Secret;
Must be able to travel occasionally within and outside Canada;
Must be willing to work overtime.

Other information
Defence Scientists are career managed within a person-oriented system. In accordance with the DS Pay Plan, both the DS level and salary are based on the individual’s current state of professional development. Successful candidates who are not currently in the DS group will be appointed to the DS level commensurate with their current state of professional development, and at a salary that is in accordance with the Treasury Board Terms and Conditions of Employment Policy. As described in the DS Pay Plan, promotions and salary progression are based on performance.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference
Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.