Natural Resources Canada - Energy Efficiency and Technology Sector - CanmetENERGY-Ottawa

Closing date: May 17, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
RSN26J-151896-000994

Selection process number
2026-RSN-EA-EETS-670683

Location
Ottawa (Ontario)

Salary
$86,801 to $109,119

Level
EG-06

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Natural Resources Canada.

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Conditions of employment

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You may need (asset qualifications)

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

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Duties
The Engineering Services (ES) Group at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa (CE-O) is responsible for engineering, technical support and maintenance services, including the instrumentation and control installations in all the labs and pilot plant facilities. As a member of the instrumentation and control team of ES Group, the candidate will help with instrumentation and control services to clients (research scientists, research engineers, technicians/technologists or external clients) on projects funded by government departments, cost-recovery or external stakeholders such as power generating stations and oil companies.The current staffing is organized into two streams:

• Stream A: Supervisor/Team Lead (Bilingual): Responsible for supervising and leading the I&C team, organizing work, and allocating resources to effectively support scientific research projects.
• Stream B: Technical Advisor (English Essential): Responsible for providing technical guidance and specialized support to the I&C team and research programs.

Both streams require design, layout planning, assembly, installation and testing of control systems related to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls and/or hydraulic systems as part of industrial research applications. The candidate is also required to lead the technical design and manage complex electrical and control systems projects, provide technical leadership and oversight to client’s research teams, discuss project requirements with project teams and consult reference materials, as well as to ensure all installations comply with Canadian Electrical Codes and Canada Standards Association.

Work environment
CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Excellence, Innovation & Wellness Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.

Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory process that will be used to create a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates to fill future vacancies with various tenures.

Conditions of employment

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You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education:

• Successful completion of post-secondary education from a recognized post-secondary institution in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology or another similar field related to the duties of the position.

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Experience:

• Extensive* work experience in automation and/or process control.
• Experience in working in a research facility with scientists, engineers, and technicians in combustion and/or energy conversion systems, or a similar field. This experience must include working on equipment suitable for hazardous environments (NEC Class 1 (Div. 1 & 2), IEC Zone 1) as well as equipment meeting quality assurance standards such as CSA Z299.
• Experience in layout planning, design, fabrication, installation, and modification of commercial and industrial automation, electrical distribution and process control equipment.
• Experience in detecting and correcting irregularities and malfunctions in automation and process control equipment as well as experience in setting up and carrying out preventive maintenance and/or calibration on instrumentation, automation, and/or process control equipment.
• Experience in the following areas:

o Control system software: Honeywell Experion and/or ABB Freelance and/or NI Labview, as well as Allen Bradley and Automation Direct Productivity Series PLC/HMI programming
o CAD software: AutoCAD Electrical, Visio, or similar
o MS-Office (MS-Word, Excel, MS-Project) and database software

• Extensive is defined as the depth and breath of experience that would normally be acquired with 7 years of experience.

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Experience:

• Significant *work experience as a Team lead/Supervisor (ONLY Stream A)

• Significant is defined as the depth and breath of experience that would normally be acquired with 3 years of experience.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of effective project management principles.
• Knowledge of temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurement and control strategies.
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic test and measurement equipment and tools such as multi-meters and calibrators.
• Knowledge of electronic components and circuits used in automation and control systems.
• Knowledge of configuring or programming process control equipment such as programmable logic controllers, process controllers, distributed control systems, and data acquisition systems.

Abilities:

• Ability to produce and read complex process and instrumentation diagrams, control schematics, and electrical drawings
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage priorities
• Ability to provide technical input for project planning including time/cost estimates, material and equipment requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:

• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Leadership (ONLY Stream A)
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Team player

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - - Stream A: Bilingual (CBC)

• Stream B: English Essential.

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Ability:

• Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.

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.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

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 .

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Preference

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.

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Christina Tarsky - Human Resources Specialist Advisor
Email address: christina.tarsky@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca