Senior Mechanical/Civil Engineering Technologist

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 through your resume, cover letter, and/or 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 a cover letter or 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

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions (including lower-level positions) on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment.

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)

Successful completion of a post-secondary training program with acceptable specialization in mechanical, or civil engineering technology or employer approved post-secondary alternative related to the duties of the position such as a recognized journeyperson or red seal trades certificate or Qualification Level 6 (QL6).

Degree equivalency

Experience in project management
Experience working as a technologist in the field of architecture/engineering/information technology, including but not limited to the following: construction designing; specification writing and/or detailing and preparing working drawings in accordance with the relevant codes and standards;
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment; assessing project requirements and/or options related to infrastructure capabilities, reviewing, preparing and accepting engineering plans and drawings
Experience using a variety of computer software programs including but not limited to drafting and design software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS Viewer or similar Geospatial Information Systems viewer.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to use and interpret various codes and regulations such as National Building Code of Canada
Ability to understand and interpret the requirements of user clients, provide timely advice to management, make recommendations and resolve problems.
Ability to use and interpret various construction drawings
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to direct contractors and design consultants and their completion of work

• Teamwork
• Effective interpersonal relationships.
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgment

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

Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist with Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professional (ASET)

Other Technician/Technologist certification

Project Management Certificate

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) qualification

Experience using MS Projects

Knowledge of theories and principles associated with project management and construction of commercial & industrial buildings, utility systems, and roads.

May include but not limited to wearing safety boots, standing, climbing, using ladders, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, sitting, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, for extended periods of time.
May include but not limited to wearing Personal Protective Equipment used in a construction and maintenance environment.
Must be willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized.
Must be willing and able to travel
Must be willing and able to work in physically demanding positions such as confined spaces or heights
Must maintain a valid driver's license without restrictions issued by the Province of work
Must be able and willing to obtain a DND 404 (DND driver’s license)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid (unrestricted and non-graduated) Canadian provincial or territorial driver's license such as a Class 5 License in Alberta.

Other information

Interviews will be conducted.
Reference checks will be conducted.
A written exam may be administered.
Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.
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.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.
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.
Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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.