SPEED STAFFING, Research and technology advisor, Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Division, Montréal, Laval (Amended)

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This job posting is part of a speed staffing initiative.  What does this mean?  Candidates who pass the preliminary stages will be invited to the speed staffing event on Saturday, November 3, 2018.   Conditional offers will be made on the spot!  Certain candidates will be invited at a later date for future opportunities.  We look forward to meeting you!

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The CRA is looking for graduate candidates in information technology, engineering or in science who are up for a new challenge to fill positions in their scientific research and experimental development Division. If you are looking for a great work environment that is challenging, that values teamwork and give you the possibility to stay up to date with the latest development in your field, then look no further and come join our team!

As a Research and technology advisor, you will be asked to :

• Delivering a tax incentive program that promotes and encourages businesses of all sizes to perform Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) within Canada.
• Visiting claimants' premises. Analyzing and reviewing their claims for SR&ED tax incentives.
• Preparing reports that explain your rationale for whether or not the work meets the criteria for eligibility as SR&ED.
• Resolving disputed issues.
• Making presentations on the SR&ED program and liaising with current and potential SR&ED claimants
• Promoting and delivering Agency initiatives

If you wish to obtain a copy of the work description, please send an email to ConcoursCO-02.CO-02Competition@cra-arc.gc.ca.

Who can apply?

Persons living in Canada and Canadian citizens living abroad.

Preference for appointment will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Please note that this process will be used to staff positions in Laval and Montréal only. As a result, we expect candidate appointed from this process to move near the place of appointment. If you are a candidate from the general public, you will be responsible for all expenses related to this staffing process.

Please note that we could limit the number of applicants per field of science.

Essential

To be eligible, you'll need to meet the following requirements :

Education: A postgraduate degree from a recognized* university with specialization in one of the following fields of science or engineering relevant to the SR&ED Program at Canada Revenue Agency: information technology, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, textile, mechanical engineering.

Candidates possessing a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science with an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered as meeting the education requirements.

 *A recognized university is defined as a Canadian public or private institution that is recognized or authorized to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of the provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism.

If you obtained your degree in Canada, the institution must be listed in the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.

If you obtained your degree outside of Canada, you must present a proof of equivalence. You can obtain this proof from the Minister of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion of the Quebec Government.

You must upload your proof of education in the Education section of your Candidate profile by the closing date and time indicated on this notice of job opportunity demonstrating that you meet the education requirement. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Experience

You must possess one of the following work experience* in your field of study:

• Information technology, computer engineering, software engineering: Significant work experience* in software development and/or programming
• Electrical engineering: Significant work experience* in electronic design Or Significant work experience* in software development and/or programming
• Chemistry, textile: Significant work experience* in textile related to development or research  
• Mechanical engineering: Significant work experience* in design and manufacturing of tools, machines and equipment Or Significant work experience* in textile related to development or research  

OR

Experience* in the SR&ED Program at the Canada Revenue Agency as a Research and Technology Officer or as a Research and technology advisor in one of the field previously described

OR

A combination of the two above mentioned experiences.

* Experience is normally associated with the performance of these functions as part of the major job duties accomplished for a period of no less than 3 years within the last 7 years of work experience in industrial research, academic research in an industrial setting, or experimental development.

Positions to be staffed are bilingual. Candidates must be able to work in both official languages, English and French (Bilingual imperative CCC). Second Language Evaluation (SLE) testing will be administered, as required, using the Public Service Commission's SLE tests. You will find more information here. Try out the self-assessment test for written expression and reading comprehension before you actually take the tests.

If you are invited to the assessment, all the requirements indicated below will be assessed/applied and may be used for appointment.

• Ability to write, 60%
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, 60%
• Ability to deal with difficult situations, 60%
• Performance

Any requirements (asset) indicated below may also be applied/assessed and may be used for appointment.

• Ability to make decisions, 60%
• Autonomy, Meet
• Ethic and professionalism, Meet
• Interpersonal relationships, Meet
• Experience in performing  the functions normally performed by a Research and Technology Officer (CO-02)  at CRA SR&ED division
• Experience in performing  the functions normally performed by a Research and Technology Officer (CO-01) at CRA SR&ED division
• Experience in the field of science related to the job
• Additional education/training in the field of science related to the job
• Combination of more than one field of education or experience
• Budget considerations
• Duration of appointment
• Start date
• Availability throughout the duration of a temporary appointment
• Minimize business disruption
• Employment Equity

Condition(s) of employment

• Reliability/Security - Reliability Status
• Travel Required

Valid Driver's License or personal mobility to a degree normally associated with the possession of a driver's license

For more information on staffing at the CRA and how to apply go to General information on staffing.

For a description of key terms used on CRA job notices, go to Definitions for job seekers.

The CRA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. CRA employees support the economic and social well-being of Canadians, and build public trust. We have high expectations, and our employees are held to the standards of conduct outlined in our Code of integrity and professional conduct and Directive on conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, and post-employment.

Qualified veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are appointed are not entitled to relocation costs from the CRA. They may, however, be entitled to a final relocation from the Department of National Defence.

Language requirements

In the case where you have previously written the SLE and you do not have the official copy of your results, you can request these results by fax from the Public Service Commission at 613-992-9694 or from the following Internet address: Confirmation of Previous Test Results. You must include your name, date of birth, fax number or your personal address as well as your Personal Record Identifier (PRI), if you have one.

If you have valid results, please attach them in your Candidate profile.

Name: Marc Crispin
Email address: ConcoursCO-02.CO-02Competition@cra-arc.gc.ca