EN-ENG-03: Program Integration Engineer / EN-ENG-04: Intermediate Program Integration Engineer

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Please note that the positions are located at the following address :
John H. Chapman Space Center, 6767, Route de l'Aéroport, Saint-Hubert, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9

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

📢 Please note that when applying to this process, you will be required to answer screening questions about education and experience criteria. Therefore, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience AND the asset qualifications, if applicable.

Please ensure that your work experience is clearly detailed by providing the following information:
1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was gained;
2. Title of the position held, the duration and dates for which you performed the duties;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating that the experience was gained.

Duties

The Gateway will be a small space station that will be orbiting the moon. CSA is providing the external robotics system as an element to the Gateway, along with future payloads related to health, space medicine and lunar surface exploration.

In order to support ongoing work for the development of the Extra-Vehicular Robotic (EVR) system, CSA is looking for Integration Engineers to support program planning with internal stakeholders and external partners as part of the Gateway Program Integration (PI) group.

Work environment

Looking for a stimulating work environment? The Gateway Program Integration team in Space Exploration at the Canadian Space Agency needs you!

The Canadian Space Agency, a stimulating environment, is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.

Here are some of the advantages of working at the John H. Chapman Space Centre, located in Longueuil:
- The Canadian Space Agency has its own departmental compensation service.
- Free parking
- Free access to the gym (locker rooms and showers available at no charge)
- Daycare "La Voie Lactée"
- Cafeteria
- Larkin-Kerwin Library

HYBRID MODEL
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has opted for an approach whereby personnel work on site at least three days a week. Operational needs may require personnel to work on site more than the minimum three days per week.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established in order to staff positions within Space Exploration, Gateway Program directorate at the Canadian Space Agency with various language requirements, tenures, and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION - EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION - EXPERIENCE:
EN-ENG-03:
• Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in evaluating, analyzing and solving engineering or operations problems and in making recommendations;
• One (1) year of significant* experience within the last five (5) years working in a co-operative program with various stakeholders.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience.

EN-ENG-04:
• Six (6) years of experience within the last ten (10) years in evaluating, analyzing and solving engineering or operations problems and in making recommendations.
• Six (6) years of experience within the last ten (10) years in providing technical advice in the engineering field.
• Significant experience* in conducting research, analyzing information, developing options and making recommendations related to program policies, program operations or program service delivery.
• Significant experience* in establishing partnerships and negotiating or collaborating with internal or external stakeholders (i.e. other federal government departments, international partners, public or private sector organizations) in a programmatic or operational environment.

*Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which would normally be acquired over a period of at least three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS - ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
• Thinking things through;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
• Working effectively with others;
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:
EN-ENG-03:
• Approximately two (2) years of experience within the last seven (7) years in consulting, negotiating or collaborating with various stakeholders in a programmatic or operational environment;
• Experience in a space engineering discipline such as but not limited to: system engineering, software engineering, mission operations, safety and mission assurance, software and/or simulation, ground segment, User application development and testing, production, project management;
• Experience in planning and monitoring elements of work of an engineering project or program, such as but not limited to; cost and schedule analysis, risk analysis and management, strategic planning, commercialization planning;
• Experience in preparing plans and procedures, analyzing, performing simulations, performing test and verification, reporting or providing recommendations for in-orbit systems;
• Previous experience with a console position in a flight control room, payload operations center, operations and engineering center or increment management center;
• Experience working with flight software or products, or ground related tools.

EN-ENG-04:
• One (1) year of experience within the last five (5) years in planning, leading and monitoring elements of work of an engineering project in an operational environment and providing program or project support or coordination services;
• Experience in applying standard project management principles and practices, emphasizing on the monitoring and control of scope, cost, schedule, Contract Management (development of Contract work plans and contractual documentation), and risks for projects using work breakdown structures approach and the use of project management software tools;
• Experience working in an international cooperation program;
• Experience conducting risk assessments, financial analysis, or statistical analysis to collect data, developing observations, conclusions and presenting recommendation;
• Experience in the interpretation and in providing technical advice and guidance on the application of government policies, regulations or legislation in the delivery of programs;
• Experience in developing or preparing documents for senior management**, officers, senior analysts, or for other departments (such as policy analyses, issue analyses, briefing notes or presentations) on complex** strategic issues or initiatives;
• Experience working with the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) flight software or flight products.

**Senior Management is defined as director level and above.
***Complex is defined as referring to at least one (1) of the following characteristics:
• involving multiple partners or stakeholders,
• accountability for decision(s) made that may have an impact on clients or the organization;
• In-depth interpretation of federal laws, policies, regulations, guidelines or programs

EN-ENG-03 & EN-ENG-04:
• Experience in the development, testing, validation or implementation of operational space, aerospace or military hardware or real time software;
• Experience in participating in internal or external multidisciplinary teams and working groups.

ASSET QUALIFICATION - KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Configuration Management processes.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and availability to travel in Canada or abroad several times per year for short durations;
• Willingness and availability to work overtime upon request and sometimes under tight deadlines.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Note: Those selected must meet this condition on appointment and maintain it throughout their tenure in the position.

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

By participating in this process, you consent to the sharing of your application information with other departments in the event that you may be considered for and interested in a similar position.

You must provide proof of education.

Every person has the right to participate in an appointment process in the official language(s) of his or her choice.

***** APPLICATION *****

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the education and experiences requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, how, when and where you acquired these experiences by giving examples. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

We will accept applications online only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Some of the benefits for applicants include that you can:
- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager, and
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time.

***** ASSESSMENT *****

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews and reference checks.

In addition, all of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates. Therefore, your application and your answers to the screening questions could be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

The asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used at any stage of the assessment process to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

At the time of assessment, proof of Canadian Citizenship and proof of education will be required.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

***** COMMUNICATION *****

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.
Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

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.

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