Energy Efficiency Engineer

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PLEASE APPLY ONLINE.
Only on-line applications submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) will be accepted.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

The incumbent will have the opportunity to work from our Montreal office located at Place Bonaventure or our Quebec city office at 1550 d'Estimauville.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials.

Duties

In order to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets, generate energy savings and improve the sustainability of assets and electromechanical installations and systems, the key duties of the incumbent will be:

• Act as the regional expert in energy efficiency, provide authoritative advice and guidance to colleagues, consultants, clients, working groups and committees, in the development of projects, standards, guidelines, designs and requirements for engineering projects.
• Lead project teams and guide the professional and technical development of staff and consultants; develop and recommend training and other plans to meet career development objectives and organizational needs; act as mentor and coach for staff; conduct performance evaluations of employees under his/her responsibility.
• Review and evaluate the energy performance of buildings that are monitored from the compilation of energy bills and public utilities;
• Provide energy efficiency expertise and advice to ensure that projects are carried out in accordance with project objectives, legislation and Departmental Commitments;
• Carry out energy efficiency studies and improvement projects at Departmental facilities (PSPC) and in other government Departments or agencies; coordinate the work of multidisciplinary project teams;
• Using energy modeling and simulation tools, perform load calculations, prepare budgets and verify the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency measures;
• Prepare and present reports on energy consumption and costs;
• Conduct quality control reviews of documents prepared by external consultants in the context of energy audits and projects of various complexity and scope;
• Maintain business relationship with Real Property’s service provider with the goal of achieving Government of Canada priorities;
• Share information and maintain regular contact with National Capital Headquarters and regional counterparts;
• Keep his/her knowledge up-to-date as well as the documentation and technology needed to practice in the field of energy efficiency.

Work environment

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, auditing and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

As an organization, PSPC strives to give all its employees opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels. For more information on PSPC's People Management Philosophy and Our Commitments please see the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/apropos-about/pe-pc-eng.html

Intent of the process

This is a permanent position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada, Quebec Region, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, and whose duration could vary depending on the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "In this document, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. The curriculum vitae will be also used to confirm the experiences described in the cover letter."

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in mechanical engineering or in another field of engineering related to the position being staffed.
*Degree refers to a baccalaureate in engineering from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

Professional Accreditation :
Canadian certification as an engineer.

Experience:

EXP1 Recent* and significant** experience in the design or management or operation of Heating, Cooling, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment or systems for buildings.


EXP2 Recent* and significant** experience in the appraisal of energy efficiency measures for buildings using recognized energy simulation softwares such as EE4, eQuest or IES VE.

EXP3 Experience in planning, project proposal development, coordination and execution of activities applied to building mechanical systems.

Note :
Experience is defined as work-related experience acquired in the identified field following graduation from an undergraduate engineering program in an engineering speciality relevant to the position.

“ Recent* and Significant**” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience (i.e. scope/degree of experience, exposure to various activities or complex cases, level of exposure, etc…) that would be usually acquired in approximately ten (10) years and obtained in the last fifteen (15) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K-1 Knowledge in the field of building mechanical engineering’s legislative framework, standards and national codes.

K-2 Significant knowledge in the field of building mechanical engineering’s theory, principles and practices used in designing, constructing and operating building heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

K-3 Knowledge of buildings energy monitoring control systems (EMCS).

K-4 Knowledge of calculations methods for load calculations, energy budget planning, energy savings projects evaluations, and for energy simulation software’s for buildings (e.g., EE4, eQuest, IES VE).

Abilities and competencies :

COM-1 Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
COM-2 Thinking things through – Innovating through Analysis and Ideas
COM-3 Engagement: Mobilisation of people
COM-4 Engagement: Mobilisation of organizations and partners
COM-5 Management excellence: Action management
COM-6 Management excellence: People management
COM-7 Communicating effectively in writing
COM-8 Communicating effectively orally


CA-1 Self-reliance
CA-2 Client Service : Level 1 (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/carrieres-careers/csc-eng.html)

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

A1 Experience in the field of managing mandates for professional and technical services of varying complexity and scope in building mechanical or electrical engineering.

A2 Significant experience in Building energy modeling.


A3 Experience as an energy engineer, energy manager in real property or project manager for large or complex energy efficiency projects.


A4 Experience in central steam heating and cooling networks.

A5 Experience in lighting, photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging station.

A6 Recent* experience in employee supervision.
(* acquired experience within the last five years).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :

Placement of employees subject to a current or future reorganization.

Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
• Have a driver’s license valid in Quebec.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime on short notice.
• Willingness to travel within Canada from time to time.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
N.B. Prior to his or her appointment, the successful candidate must be an accredited engineer in the province of Quebec.

Other information

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
An interview may be done.
Reference checks may be conducted.

The simulation (428) for supervisors of the Public Service Commission adapted for PSPC may be done.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

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

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.