***AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*** Engineering Officer

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For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Your answers to the screening questions will also be used to assess the ability to communicate in writing.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

With approximately a dozen employees reporting to the position, the Engineering Officer leads within the Real Property Operations Detachment all the technical and project management aspects of the capital and maintenance programs. The unit is responsible for all building and public works construction, maintenance, and the operation of utility plants and systems typical of a CAF Wing, including runways, air traffic control, hangars and support infrastructures. Upcoming projects include a full upgrade of roads and utilities on the Wing and expansion of current infrastructures to facilitate the implementation of a new Search and Rescue Centre of Excellence.

19 Wing Comox is situated in the Comox Valley. Situated halfway up the east coast of Vancouver Island, this community of 65,000 is surrounded by the sea and mountains. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy alpine ski runs with ocean views, Nordic skiing in ancient forest, mountain biking in local mountains, scuba diving and sea kayaking for ocean exploration, and golfing almost year around, at one of many scenic golf courses.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate vacancy. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Significant and recent* experience providing advice to senior management on engineering-related issues.

Significant* experience directing a multi-disciplinary team.

Significant and recent* experience in construction project or program management through all stages of project delivery including business case analyses, risk management, financial management, design reviews, stakeholders engagement and contract management.

Experience managing multiple construction projects concurrently.

* Significant experience is defined as the depth of experience associated with the execution of a diverse range of complex activities that are normally acquired over a period of five years. This includes the extent, depth, complexity and diversity of tasks and cases and the degree of autonomy from those activities. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their roles and responsibilities relating to the experience.

* Recent means in the last five years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of current construction project management standards, codes and acts.

Ability to manage small multi-discipline project teams.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

Effective Interpersonal Relationships skills
Human Resource Management
Judgement
Leadership
Dependability

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

Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, facility management, project management or other relevant field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Certification in Canada as a project manager or facilities manager from a recognized organization.

Certified as a professional engineer in the province of British Columbia.

Experience applying Treasury Board policies as a program or project manager in a multi-disciplinary construction engineering environment.
Experience managing contracts within Treasury Board policies.
Experience developing and implementing energy management and conservation measures in a real property environment.
Experience directing consultant teams and construction contractors.
Experience overseeing and proving engineered construction drawings and specifications.

Knowledge of quality assurance management techniques and principles.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willing and able to climb ladders, work from heights and enter enclosed spaces while visiting work sites.
Willing and able to travel – note: this position may require a valid Canadian driver’s licence or mobility normally associated with a driver’s license.
Willing and able to work occasional overtime on short notice.

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment

Other information

A written exam, interviews and reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or to write see resumes. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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.