Senior Ground Control Technologist

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment and Social Development Canada in Ottawa is seeking a qualified technician for an indeterminate position in geological/materials testing. You will work in laboratories or field settings, conduct tests, document results and help ensure quality in accordance with SOPs.

Applicants must have an Engineering Technician or Technology diploma and about five years of geological/mining experience, plus knowledge of rock mechanics, data processing and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Engineering Technician or Technology diploma required.
• Approximately 5 years of geological, mining or materials testing experience.
• Experience with Quality Management System and SOPs.
• Experience with database or spreadsheet software.
• Experience providing services for clients.
• Knowledge of rock mechanics and geomechanical lab methods.
• Knowledge of data processing and safety practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Dependability

Independent work

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Engineering Technician diploma

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Salary
$78,909 to $99,200

Level
EG-05

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions with varying tenures, language and security requirements.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
Your application may be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Conditions of employment

Security - Reliability

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Graduation with an Engineering Technician or Technology diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

*Significant experience of geological, mining or materials testing in a laboratory or field setting, relevant to the duties of the position.*Significant is defined as experience acquired over approximately 5 years.

Experience working within a Quality Management System framework and following Standard Operating Procedures

Experience working with database or spreadsheet software.

Experience providing services for clients.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KnowledgeKnowledge of rock mechanics principals and monitoring techniques applied to ground control for underground mines.
Knowledge of geomechanical laboratory testing methods and procedures.
Knowledge of data processing and analysis techniques and methods for validating data for accuracy.
Knowledge of safety practices applied in a laboratory or industrial setting.

CompetenciesEffective interpersonal relationships
Attention to detail
Initiative
Dependability
Working under minimal supervision

AbilitiesAbility to work independently.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to organize field or laboratory data.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset EducationA diploma with a relevant Engineering Technician or Technology specialization from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Asset ExperienceExperience conducting rock mechanics tests in a geological or civil engineering testing laboratory.
Experience working in a research and development environment.
Experience working with machine shop equipment.
Experience with industrial equipment, including hydraulic equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.