Engineering Technologist

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: 3

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)

• Successful completion of an engineering diploma program or an engineering degree from a recognized institute Or, successful completion of a red seal trade or technical diploma/certification with significant and recent* engineering project management experience of Real Property Assets.

*Significant is defined as on a weekly basis over the past 6 months and recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

Degree equivalency

• Significant and recent* experience working on projects comprised of planning, design, construction and renovation of infrastructure; structures and buildings.
• Experience in preparing work scopes, developing work plans, and prioritizing projects.
• Significant and recent* Experience in preparing project documents such as: specifications, requests for proposal, statement of work and project briefings.
• Experience in asset procurement or purchasing of specialized equipment to support laboratory or operational facilities such as fish hatcheries, science laboratories, coast guard sites and conservation and protection sites.

*Significant is defined as on a weekly basis over the past year and recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

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

Eligibility for registration as a CTech, AScT or EIT from Applied Science Technologist & Technicians of British Columbia or a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in surveying and operations of a site or station.
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD.
• Experience working with and coordinating federal infrastructure projects
• Experience in planning, hiring consultants, managing contracts, and monitoring contractors.
• Experience conducting consultation processes at a project level with the First Nations.
• Experience delivering and coordinating projects on remote sites with access challenges.
• Experience managing projects in partnerships with and maintaining relationships with the first nations.
• Recent* experience in Database management and Excel

*recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of life cycle asset management.
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of engineering practices.

Ability to analyze technical problems and recommend practical/affordable solutions.
Ability to complete construction site inspections.
Ability to effectively manage maintenance operations and upgrade projects at multiple sites.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Values and Ethics – integrity and respect
Thinking Things Through – analysis and ideas
Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations and partners
Excellence through Results – Reliability/Initiative

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

Knowledge of DFO/CCG Real Property facility operations, infrastructure maintenance practices and procedures, and infrastructure upgrade projects (Salmonid Enhancement Sites, Coast Guard Sites, Conservation and, or Protection Sites, Major Facilities).

Conditions of employment

• Security Clearance: Reliable.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.
• Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.
• Willing and able to travel in small aircraft, boats and vehicles.

Other information

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.