Regional Engineer

Important messages

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening in answering online screening questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate how, when, and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates. The pool may be used to fill this and similar positions on an indeterminate, term, acting, or an assignment basis. Positions may be filled in Victoria, BC; Vancouver, BC; Sidney, BC; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Burlington, ON; Sarnie, ON; Quebec City, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth, NS; St. John’s, NL

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 civil engineering.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with a specialization in civil engineering.

Significant* experience in the field of engineering (e.g. as applied to buildings, light towers, marine structures, roads and power systems) and related civil engineering projects.

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would be acquired with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience following graduation in civil engineering.

Recent** experience in managing Human Resources (including both administrative and technical staff).

Recent** experience in managing Financial Resources.

** Recent is defined as within the last 5 years and covering a full continuous planning cycle of one year.

Experience in providing advice, guidance and interpretation on a wide range of engineering and technical issues to senior management*** and clients.

*** Senior Management is defined as the individuals at the highest level in an organization i.e. Director, Regional Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, etc.

Experience in Project Management****.

****Project Management is defined as taking a project through the four life cycle phases from initiation to closeout.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to effectively manage multiple ongoing multidisciplinary projects and teams.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Judgement
Leadership

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

Certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Experience in the management of multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in the management of and planning for capital projects with operating funds. (Capital projects are described as those >$1M.)

Experience in Real Property Management Functions*****.

*****Real Property Management Functions is defined as the administration and daily operations of owned and/or leased facilities; providing a safe working environment for employees as well as visitors to facilities; and providing efficient, cost-effective building management, maintenance, custodial and maintenance services to all properties.

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

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to work overtime often on short notice, as required.
Willingness and ability to travel using various modes of transportation including but not limited to: automobile, boat, plane, helicopter, snowmobile and/or all-terrain vehicle ATV in order to access remote sites throughout the Newfoundland and Labrador Region, as required.
Willingness and ability to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when participating in site visits throughout the Newfoundland and Labrador Region, as required.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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 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.