Civil Engineering Technician / Technical Maintenance Planning Coordinator *Amended*

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STREAM 1: Civil Engineering Technician
These positions are located in Sarnia ON and Québec QC.

STREAM 2: Technical Maintenance Planning Coordinator
These positions are located in Parry Sound ON, Prescott ON, Sarnia ON, Sorel, QC, and Québec QC.

The Canadian Coast Guard has a direct and important impact on the lives of Canadians. We help ensure the safe use of Canadian waterways, and we facilitate the smooth functioning of the Canadian economy.

A nationally recognized symbol of safety, Coast Guard serves on three oceans, the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, and other major waterways. Operating along the longest coastline in the world and in some of its most difficult weather conditions, CCG operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Providing this high level of service requires a skilled workforce at sea and ashore.

Join the team!


When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Duties

STREAM 1: The Civil Engineering Technician is a part of an engineering team responsible for the life cycle management of assets and equipment used to provide service to Canadians through Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Programs such as Aids to Navigation and Marine Communication and Traffic Services. These assets include buoys, marine lanterns, buildings, towers and other civil infrastructure and equipment.

The following are some of the key activities of the Civil Engineering Technician:

• Provide engineering technical support for the life-cycle management of CCG civil assets, systems, equipment and infrastructure. Design and implement solutions to meet the level of services required by the client, CCG Maritime Services Directorate.
• Develop solutions that best address those levels of service recommendations required by the client for equipment, systems and infrastructure. Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses. Prepare engineering/technical drawings, specifications and cost estimates. Draw up contracts and negotiate modifications. Manage projects and ensure quality of work performed.
• Provide opinions and advice to management and colleagues and make recommendations on technical matters concerning the selection, construction, maintenance and replacement of installations.
• Participate in the management of the life cycle of conventional aids to navigation and applicable marine telecommunications system assets, determine what installations or equipment is to be replaced based on analyses, prepare necessary reports; develop initiatives for improving the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of equipment and installations.
• Develop and/or recommend and implement economically and environmentally sustainable practices in support of the ITS Life Cycle Asset Management System program and CCG priorities.

STREAM 2: The Technical Maintenance Planner Coordinator is part of a team of employees which manages assets and equipment used to provide service to Canadians through CCG Programs such as Aids to Navigation and Marine Communication and Traffic Services. These assets include buoys, marine lanterns, buildings, towers and other civil infrastructure and equipment.

The following are some of the key activities of the Technical Maintenance Planner Coordinator:

• Coordinate and liaise with clients and team supervisors to develop workplans, including the planning, funding, workload analysis and coordination of construction, installation, maintenance and disposal of Coast Guard assets.
• Perform technical workload analyses, cost-benefit analyses and least cost analyses of workplans to assist management to optimize production effort.
• Assist in the development of contracts for maintenance services and procurement.
• Ensure that all life cycle management activities are adequately captured in Coast Guard’s asset data management system.
• Monitor and report on the execution of the construction, installation and maintenance workplans and recommend corrective action to ensure that the program for civil assets, systems and infrastructure is continuously improving.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) owns and operates the federal government's civilian fleet, and provides key maritime services to Canadians. As a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the CCG helps DFO meet its responsibility to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The CCG also plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans and waterways.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures on a temporary or indeterminate basis within the Canadian Coast Guard. The anticipated number of positions that may be staffed with this advertised process are; Stream 1 - Québec 1, Sarnia 1; Stream 2 - Québec 1, Sarnia 1.

Positions to be filled: 4

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
Stream 1:
• Graduation with a college or vocational diploma as a technician or technologist in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institute in civil engineering or some other engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position;
or
• Master electrician license

Stream 2:
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization* relevant to the duties of the position.
*Any program based in the following area: Technology, Business, Planning, Human Resources, Construction Trades, program for a marine environment, or other program that is related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Streams 1 and 2:
• Experience in Life Cycle Management of civil infrastructure (structures or buildings) or equipment
• Experience in performing investigations or inspections.
• Experience in engaging with clients and stakeholders

Stream 1:
• Experience in evaluating architectural or engineering reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment or rehabilitation initiatives.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering or construction environment related to maintenance or replacement of infrastructure. Candidate must have been responsible for at least 2 of the following: developing construction drawings, writing of technical specifications, preparing of cost estimates, project management, construction supervision.
• Experience working with AutoCAD.

Stream 2:
• Experience providing technical advice and guidance in a workshop, field or vessel environment.

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

Various language requirements
Streams 1 and 2:
English Essential (Positions in Ontario)
Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB (Positions in Québec)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Stream 2:
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Management
• Knowledge of procurement mechanisms (purchasing or tendering) for goods or services

ABILITIES
Streams 1 and 2
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing.

Stream 1:
• Ability to lead projects.
• Ability to identify/analyze problems and develop/implement solutions.
• Ability to apply design standards and construction specifications.

Stream 2:
• Ability to use office computer software, MS Word/Excel;
• Ability to develop work plans;
• Ability to identify key planning issues and provide recommendations to management;
• Ability to complete cost/benefit analyses and provide recommendations to management;

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Streams 1 and 2:
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgment

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

EDUCATION
Stream 1:
• Post-graduate studies in a field of engineering relevant to the requirements of the position.
• Formal training or certification in Project Management.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Stream 1:
• Experience in leading design projects in a civil engineering environment.
• Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of harbour structures or off-shore piers, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.
• Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of towers or other telecommunications structures, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.
• Experience in the inspection of civil infrastructure.
• Experience in the design, manufacture, repair, or maintenance of power systems or low voltage electrical equipment.

Stream 2:
• Experience in analyzing and writing technical reports;
• Experience in project management, such as planning and implementing construction and / or renovation of civil infrastructure (structures or buildings);
• Experience in using Maximo Software;
• Experience in managing training plans;

KNOWLEDGE
Stream 2:
Knowledge of the CCG Shore Based Asset Readiness Program

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willingness and ability to travel and work overtime, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.).
• Possession of a valid driver's license and agree to drive a motor vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to climb towers and work at heights up to 40 meters.

Other information

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.

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.