Technical Officer, Human Factors (TO-4)

Job title: Technical Officer, Human Factors (TO-4)

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: TO-4

Tenure: Term

Duration: 3Y (with the possibility of extension or continuing)

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Work arrangement: 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 a Technical Officer (TO) to support the Human-Building Interaction team in our Construction Research Centre. The TO would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The TO’s main responsibilities are to:

• Provide specialized technical support services in the design, planning, conduct and analysis of complex human factors experiments and/or tests, and facilities operation;
• Develop computerized tools for behavioural data collection, including online surveys and behavioural assessments;
• Responsible for the data collection of behavioural and physical environmental data;
• Develop tools for data management, data visualization, and statistical analysis;
• Write protocols and standard operating procedures, contribute to project reports and to publishing results in research journals.

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

An Honours Bachelor’s degree from a university of recognized standing in engineering, psychology or computer science, with an emphasis on human factors (e.g., course work in human factors methods, perception/cognition, statistical analysis of behavioral/physiological data, workspace/equipment layout, human-computer interaction) or equivalent combination of work-related experience, training and education.

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Experience

• Significant experience in html programming for interactive web pages (i.e., online questionnaires)
• Significant experience in preparing apparatus and experimental stimuli for behavioural experiments
• Significant experience in following established protocols to collect data in human factors investigations
• Demonstrated experience in using advanced analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated use of specialized domain-specific software relevant to the work
• Demonstrated experience in discussing issues, providing and receiving feedback through formal and informal presentations on specialized subject matter
• Experience in contributing to scientific documents including protocols, standard operating procedures, project reports, and the publishing of results in research journals and presentations
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment

Assets:

• Experience with programming surveys using Survey Crafter Professional
• Experience with statistical analysis using R and SPSS
• Experience in programming languages (e.g., Python)
• Experience with data visualization, graphical and drawing software (e.g., MS Excel, SketchUp Pro Desktop, CAD, InDesign)
• Knowledge of qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo)
• Knowledge of technical and scientific literature sources and search engines

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Awareness of basic concepts in behavioural research, particularly environmental psychology and human factors
• Knowledge of ethical principles for research involving human participants (e.g., TCPS 2)
• Knowledge of programming for web-based tools (e.g., html)
• Knowledge of techniques for data management and statistical analysis
• Basic knowledge of common univariate and multivariate statistical analyses, including parametric and non-parametric statistics

Behavioural Competencies

• Research Technician/Technologist – Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist – Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research Technician/Technologist – Self-knowing and self-development (Level 1)

Competency Profile(s)

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

Compensation

~Salary under review~

From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum.

In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

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.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!

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 (19565) to:

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Closing Date: 31 January 2024 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.

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