Research Officer, Concrete Materials Engineering (RO)

Job title: Research Officer, Concrete Materials Engineering (RO)

Job description: Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

• The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Construction

Classification: RO

Tenure: Term

Duration: 3 years

Language Requirements: English

Note: Due to the nature of the work, and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified, in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for an early-career Research Officer, Concrete Materials Engineering (RO, CME) to support our Construction Research Centre. The RO, CME would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The primary responsibility of the RO is to support the goals of NRC and the Construction Research Centre through research of international calibre and the development and application of advanced technologies related to concrete materials. The RA will work in a team environment with other researchers and technical experts in world-class facilities. While the primary role of this position is to provide support for on-going and developing projects, activities may also include the development of proposals for new research initiatives, project management, and providing services to NRC clients.

This position will provide direct support to major research initiatives on concrete durability, low carbon content concrete for climate change mitigation, and climate resilience of concrete infrastructure. Concrete durability work will focus on the effects of the mineral pyrrhotite on Canadian concrete in a collaborative project between NRC and at a number of Canadian universities. The RO is expected to be involved in developing and refining tests for the presence of reactive pyrrhotite in concrete, investigating mechanisms for pyrrhotite caused damage, identifying mitigation measures, and organizing national round robin tests.

The RO will also participate in on-going work related to the development and deployment of low carbon concrete and on improving the climate resiliency of concrete infrastructure. These activities are supporting Government of Canada priorities for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and adaption to the effects of climate change on the built environment. Work in these areas may involve providing support to Federal Government departments as well as laboratory research.

Documenting results in the form of reports, research papers and conference presentations is a key part of the RO’s responsibilities. While the position is based in Ottawa, Ontario the RO may be involved in field work elsewhere in the country.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

A PhD in Civil engineering (Concrete and Cementitious Materials). A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a related field combined with significant experience in concrete materials engineering may also be considered.

Preference may be given to candidates with a multidisciplinary background in concrete structures and systems, materials, and/or chemistry.

Education related to concrete durability would be considered an asset.

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Experience

• Significant experience in the analysis of concrete performance, including durability issues.
• Significant experience in the design and analysis of laboratory tests related to concrete materials engineering; including data collection and analysis, overseeing data production, and ensuring data quality.
• Experience in the documentation of research results, including writing research papers or reports and in oral presentations.
• Experience with concrete durability tests.

The following could be considered assets:

• Experience with concrete mix design.
• Experience in project development and management and in client interactions.
• Experience with the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to construction materials.
• Experience with the mitigation of problems created by aggregate reactions such as alkali-silica reaction in concrete.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of factors affecting the performance and durability of concrete.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles for concrete materials.
• Knowledge of cement chemistry.
• Knowledge of methods of instrumentation for collecting laboratory and field data related to concrete materials.
• Knowledge of relevant Canadian and International cement and concrete standards.
• Knowledge of pyrrhotite behaviour in concrete would be considered an asset.

Behavioural Competencies

• Research – Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research – Communication (Level 2)
• Research – Partnering (Level 2)
• Research – Teamwork (Level 2)
• Research – Results orientation (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s):

Compensation

The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the AsRO – AcRO level, which is an early to mid-career level position with a salary range of $74,230 to $123,393 annually.

NOTE: Please note that the full has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position). Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season. We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially.

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Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.
• ​A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (20754) to:

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Closing Date: 26 January 2024 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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