Intermediate Engineer, Operations & Training

Posting details

• Reference number: CSA26J-174308-000137
• Selection process number: 26-CSA-EA-HRS-01482
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
• Level: EN-ENG-04

Duties

⭐In this role, you will: • Assist in the design and development of training programs, course syllabuses, methodologies, and schedules for training astronauts, mission controllers, instructors, and peers.

• Deliver training to mission controllers, instructors, and ground support personnel from CSA, NASA, and other international partners using multi-media facilities and/or simulations.

• Develop and/or maintain technical training on the Mobile Servicing System for the International Space Station, and future programs as they emerge.

• Ensure that flexible, adaptable policies and programs are established to meet current and future training needs for the CSA.

• Provide technical training advice and recommendations to senior management and represent the CSA in international fora as required.

Work environment

Depending on the nature of the work required by the position and operational needs, hybrid and flexible work arrangements—such as a combination of on-site work and telework, as well as compressed work schedules—may be offered.

In line with current direction from the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Canadian Space Agency is currently implementing a hybrid work model. Employees are required to work on-site at least four days per week, or the equivalent of 80% of their regular schedule, in accordance with the agreement to be discussed with their supervisor. Depending on the role, some positions could require full-time on-site presence. These arrangements are subject to change based on evolving government direction and organizational needs. Employees are required to comply with the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace, as well as any subsequent updates.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent is to staff two (2) positions for an indeterminate period. A pool of qualified candidates will be created in order to staff similar positions of varying durations (indeterminate, term, acting, secondment, or assignment), with different language profiles and security levels.

Important messages

The masculine gender is used in this posting solely to simplify the text and facilitate reading. This opportunity is offered to all individuals, regardless of gender identity. Values and Ethics | Conflicts of interest Recognizing and adhering to the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector is a condition of employment for all federal public servants, including employees of the Canadian Space Agency. They are required to act impartially and to avoid any real, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest, particularly in relation to employment or external activities, gifts, preferential treatment, or post-employment situations.

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

As part of this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions related to the essential qualifications and asset qualifications in terms of education and experience. For each question pertaining to experience, you must indicate when, where, and how you meet the criteria using concrete examples. Your responses to the screening questions will serve as the primary source of information for assessing your education and experience; your résumé will be used to validate the information provided in your responses. Any response such as “Please refer to my résumé” or lack of detail in your answers may result in the rejection of your application.

A variety of assessment methods can be used, such as but not limited to an interview, exam, achievement record, performance appraisals or references. You will have to provide proof of education later during the process.

Language requirements

Various language requirements and/or profiles