Data Analytics Engineer

Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Women, Indigneous peoples*(First Nations, Unuit and Métis), and person with disabilities.

*The employement Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboroginal peoples and visible minorities
 

City: Vancouver 

Organizational Unit: Energy, Mining and Environment 

Classification: CS-2 

Tenure: Term 

Duration: 3 years 

Language Requirements: English 

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.
 
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 NRC, we know diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, an open and inclusive work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. 
 
NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
 
Please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. They are available to all candidates for further assessment. Related information received will be addressed confidentially.

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 Data Analytics Engineer to support the Energy Mining and Environment Research Center (EME). The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The incumbent role will be to co-administer the research centre data historian system; train and assist internal and external clients when on-board new projects in the system, support researchers in the development of machine-learning base models; support demonstration project stakeholders with the access and visualization of their data; participate in, and periodically leads short-term project teams as required to achieve client objectives; maintain knowledge of trends and developments relating to data management, and data analysis.

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:

Degree or diploma in computer science from a recognized University or Technical College. 
A person with a combination of education and experience related to the position may be considered.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Experience using the data historian OSIsoft PI System, as administrator, data engineer, and data analyst.
• Experience with the following tools: 
• Data importation using PI UFL interface
• Asset management using PI Asset Framework templates.
• Building interactive dashboard using PI Vision.
• Building dynamic reports using PI DataLink.
• Experience with programming language python or R for integrating machine learning, and forecasting models with the PI System.
• Experience in data infrastructure and data pipeline for data analytics preparations, structure analytical roadmap for data modelling and machine learning.
• Experience with data anlysis of energy storage systems and/or hydrogen dispensing systems.

Reliability Status

All employees of the National Research Council are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

English 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

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

• Good verbal and presentation skills to on-board new external data providers in the PI Systems, to communicate technical requirements with stakeholders, or to resolve technical issues.
• Intermediate writing and spreadsheet skills utilizing standard desktop MS Office applications to develop documentation, testing procedures, end-user training materials, and data analysis reports.
• Knowledge of software application test methods, and techniques to participate in, or lead short term testing projects.
• Knowledge of System Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) methodology. This knowledge is required to participate with the project team in the development of data analysis solutions and to provide advice with recommendations to management and clients.
• Knowledge of renewable technology related to energy production, energy carrier, and energy storage.

• Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
• Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support

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Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.

From $74,552 to $93,612 per annum. 
 

An incumbent occupying a position within the CS Group is currently entitled to receive a terminable allowance of $176 per month.

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

• On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced the launch of a mandatory vaccination policy across the federal public service. The Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the National Research Council requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and that you attest to your vaccination status prior to the date of your appointment unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground of discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act. You can find more specific information on the collection and use of your personal information when you submit your attestation.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
• 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 (15079) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 343-548-5849 

Closing Date 8 May 2022 - 23:59 Eastern Time OR Posted until filled

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