Stream A: Non-Destructive Testing Technologist Stream B: Non-Destructive Testing Senior Technologist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You must meet all essential qualifications 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.

In your response to the screening questions, please provide concrete examples and the following information:
1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Please note that point form, “copy and paste” from your resume and comments such as “refer to my attached resume” will NOT be accepted. Failure to provide this information in the requested format WILL result in your application being rejected.

*NOTE: Please note your application and your answers to the screening questionnaire may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

EG-05 - Stream A: Non-Destructive Testing Technologist
EG-06 - Stream B: Non-Destructive Testing Senior Technologist

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff an indeterminate and determinate position in Hamilton, Ontario.

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 (determinate period or indeterminate), various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education
All streams:
Successful completion of a 3-year postsecondary program in mechanical engineering technology or equivalent combination of training and experience in quality control, metallurgy and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification
Stream A (EG-05):
Certified by NRCan under the Canadian Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712 to level 2 or higher in at least two methods/techniques of NDT.

Stream B (EG-06):
Certified by NRCan under the Canadian Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712 to level 2 or higher in at least three methods/techniques of NDT; and to level 3 in at least two methods/techniques of NDT; or equivalent qualifications of examiner/auditor to at least two methods/techniques of NDT.

Experience
All streams:
1. Experience in the hands-on application of non-destructive testing (NDT).
2. Experience writing technical procedures.
3. Experience organizing and performing the technical portions of inspection programs.
4. Experience planning, organizing and carrying out administrative and operational activities.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Occupational Certification
Certified by NRCan under the Canadian Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712 to level 2 or higher in additional methods of NDT. (in addition to the certifications counted in Essential Qualifications).

Asset Experience
1. Experience in developing and grading examinations.
2. Experience with word processing, spread sheets and database software.
3. Experience performing job cost analysis and establishing and implementing fees for service.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
All streams:
1. Knowledge of the principles of non-destructive testing.
2. Knowledge of the industrial practices of non-destructive testing.
3. Knowledge of physical metallurgy.
4. Knowledge of metal processing and fabrication methods.
5. Knowledge of the Canadian National NDT Standard CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
6. Knowledge of incorporating health and safety procedures in work processes.

Abilities
All streams:
1. Ability to calibrate, operate and maintain NDT equipment.
2. Ability to work as part of a team.
3. Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
4. Ability to communicate orally, in English.
5. Ability to communicate in writing, in English.

Personal Suitability
All streams:
1. Effective interpersonal skills
2. Client service orientation
3. Integrity
4. Reliability
5. Thoroughness
6. Respectful of diversity

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

Asset Knowledge
1. Knowledge of the NRCan national system for certification of NDT personnel.
2. Knowledge of the preparation of NDT technical instructions.
3. Knowledge of advanced NDT techniques. (such as Phase-Array Ultrasonic Testing, Time of Flight Diffraction, Eddy Current testing Arrays, etc.).

Operational Requirements:
1. Willingness and ability to travel, as required.
2. Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

Contact information

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