Project Support Technician

Intent of the process

- To immediately staff one indeterminate position in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff possible future opportunities of various tenures in DFO Gulf or Maritime Regions.

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)

EDUCATION:
- Graduation from a diploma or degree program (minimum two academic years) in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction, civil, architectural technology or related construction technology from a recognized community college or technical institute

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- *Recent* experience in providing project management and technical support for construction, maintenance or repairs of infrastructure (*Recent* is defined as having attained this experience within the last five (5) years)

- *Recent* and *Significant* experience in managing the scope, schedule and budget during the implementation of construction and/or dredging projects (*Recent* is defined as having attained this experience within the last five (5) years) (*Significant* means at least one (1) year’s duration)

- *Recent* and *significant* experience in conducting site inspections, monitoring progress, and inspecting the quality and phasing of the work to ensure compliance with the requirements of construction projects (*Recent* is defined as having attained this experience within the last five (5) years) (*Significant* means at least one (1) year’s duration)

- *Recent* experience in providing technical advice in the planning of infrastructure project (*Recent* is defined as having attained this experience within the last five (5) years)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the principles of life cycle management of assets.
- Knowledge of project management theories and practices.
- Knowledge of the key regulatory and environmental processes required in the implementation of construction projects.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation

KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect.
- Strategic Thinking – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Engagement – Mobilizing people, organizations and partners.

ABILITIES:
- Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to communicate in writing

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

- Certification as a technology professional with one or more of the following or equivalent designations by a provincial professional organization recognized by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB): Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Certified Technician (C. Tech) and/or Applied Science Technologist (A. Sc. T)

- Experience in the preparation of construction drawings using technical drawing software (e.g. AutoCAD) in both 2D and 3D modelling in order to produce sketches and translate sometimes vague descriptions received from non-technical persons into accurate and concrete representations to produce tender sketches to industry standards. Focus is placed on the drawing and editing commands and other various tools required to produce two dimensional construction drawings using AutoCAD on a Windows platform

- Experience interpreting working drawings and plans and preparing detailed construction cost estimates for all aspects including quantity takeoffs, labour, transportation, equipment rental and leasing costs, inflationary parameters, etc. using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

- Experience in preparing tender packages for competitive tender closings and the analysis of competitive quotes

- Experience in negotiating and resolving disagreement or contract disputes

Organizational Needs:
- In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to membership in one of the designated employment equity groups (Women, Visible Minorities, Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with Disabilities).

Operational Requirements:
- Willing to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and week-ends as determined by construction schedules

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Must be willing to travel throughout the Region as required
- Must have the physical ability to inspect marine structures and climb ladders
- Must possess a valid provincial driver's license

Other information

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination will be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Depending on the number of applicants, Department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

A Work Description is available upon request.

An alternate format of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

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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.