Project Technologist

Important messages

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.

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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.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout the selection process which may include written communication candidates have with the Department from the time they apply, including their application.

Duties

Provides project management, technical and design support to ensure the reliability, readiness, cost-effectiveness, and safe operation of CCG, DFO and other government department (OGD) vessel assets in the Region in support of federal government programs.

Provides support to in-service engineering activities; coordinates project management activities including technical information, design, planning, procurement, test planning, and technical investigations in support of the ITS Marine Engineering section.

Develops technical documentation in support of engineering design, procurement, installation, maintenance and disposal of fleet assets, including technical specifications, statements of work, standards, procedures, feasibility studies, installation specifications and engineering documents.

Provides technical advice to Engineering section’s Senior Marine Engineer, other groups within ITS and clients within CCG and DFO both regionally and nationally.

Provides detailed site location requirements in support of marine engineering systems such as propulsion, hull, auxiliary/hotel, deck machinery and electrical/control.

Performs site surveys and appraises ship’s core machinery in support of determining vessel condition and conducts the predictive and preventative maintenance activities in support of the Asset Management Services.

Verifies compliance of all as-fitted DFO/CCG vessel drawings to Transport Canada Marine Safety and Classification Society regulations and listings of vessel as-fitted equipment that are reviewed by senior officers and critical equipment and systems reviewed to support the vessels in accordance with the ISM code are identified.

Monitors the efficiency of electrical, electronic and mechanical components and systems; analyzes machinery data; inventories and drawings to assist with the preparation of specifications for the acquisition or overhaul of major equipment or components.

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 Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.

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)

Experience in creating and writing technical documents, including technical specifications.

Experience in analyzing issues, assessing impacts and developing options or solutions.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to communicate orally.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Judgment
Results orientated

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

A degree in Naval Architecture
A degree in Nautical Sciences - Marine Engineering;
A degree in Mechanical Engineering;
A degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree equivalency

Transport Canada Marine Safety Fourth Class Motor Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency or higher.

Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Officer as issued by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

Certification as a C.E.T. in a Canadian Provincial Association in one of the following: Marine Engineering Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture.

Certification as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute.

Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Experience in using AutoCAD version 10 or later to generate 2D and/or 3D models, assembly drawings and detailed drawings.

Experience in the life cycle management in any of the following: piping, electrical or mechanical systems.

Experience in Project Management including the preparation of project scope, schedule, cost and the execution of projects through the use of PMI project management principles.

Knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.

Knowledge of configuration management fundamentals and associated processes.

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to work extended hours as required.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives AND recent* experience working in a Marine Environment**.

*Recent experience is defined as within the last 10 years. **Marine Environment is defined as either shipboard operations or an industry directly involved with the maintenance, overhaul or repair of cargo or passenger vessels.

OR

Successful completion of a post-secondary education program (or higher) in one of the following disciplines within the past 2 years:
A) Mechanical Technologist
B) Industrial Technologist
C) Electrical Technologist
D) Electro-Mechanical Technologist
E) Marine Engineering Systems Technologist

Please Note: We encourage all candidates to tell us about their experience working in a Marine Environment. However, if you have not completed one of the post-secondary programs mentioned above (A-E), the recent experience working in a marine environment will be mandatory to move forward in this process.

Degree equivalency

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

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

Valid Canadian Provincial or Territorial driver’s license equivalent to an Ontario Class G Driver's license or mobility normally associated with a valid Driver's License.

Must wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear and maintain job-related personal safety equipment.

Domestic travel using various means of transportation such as ships, planes, and helicopters, sometimes on short notice.

Ability and willingness to conduct site visits to vessels, shipyards, and other industrial sites, involving walking over rough terrain and/or climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or other structures, maintaining balance on a moving vessel, and bending in awkward positions and working in confined spaces.

Other information

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE PUBLIC SERCIVE RESOURCING SYSTEM (PSRS) VIA "GC JOBS." NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

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.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the GC Jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

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

Applicants who are screened-in shall be required to submit supporting documentation for the essential and asset education and occupational certification.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

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.

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.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice is available upon request.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.