Project Support Technician - ANTICIPATORY

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff this position, similar positions or lower level, on an indeterminate, term or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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)

• Successful completion of a College program in Civil Engineering Technology or related technical discipline OR an acceptable combination* of education, training or experience.

*Acceptable combination* is defined as:
Two years of post-secondary education and training in any field that relates to the position.
OR one year of post-secondary education in a civil engineering technical field with a minimum of one years' experience in a civil engineering technical field.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience in inspecting and evaluating condition of facilities.

Recent experience in preparing tender packages.

Recent experience in the design of structures.

Recent experience in conducting construction site inspections, monitoring contractor progress, and inspecting the quality and phasing of the work to ensure compliance with the requirements.

Recent Experience: within the last 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of cost estimation methods.

Knowledge of codes, standards, and specifications related to marine construction.

Knowledge of occupational health and safety issues as they relate to asset condition inspections and construction practices.

Ability to prioritize work activity and to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

The ability to understand and interpret the requirements of users, provide timely advice to management, and resolve unique problems.

The ability to work within a team environment.

Thinking Skills

Initiative

Judgment

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

Experience in preparing construction and planning drawings using design software such as AutoCAD, Eagle Point, Civil 3D, Bentley InRoads or other three dimensional software packages.

Operational Requirements:

Willing and able to work overtime as required, sometimes on short notice.
Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required.
Willing and able to travel as required, via automobile, aircraft and/or boat.
Willing and able to travel to remote locations.
Willing and able to work in a marine environment.
Willing and able to respond to work situations after hours and on weekends at short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must have a valid NL provincial driver’s licence.

Reliability status security clearance.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted via telephone or video conference.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

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.