Energy Efficiency Engineer

Important messages

The Department of National Defence (DND) is an employer subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION:

DND considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada.

In your application, please identify the legal status which entitles you to work in Canada - Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

You will be asked to show proof of this status in order to complete the security screening required for employment. Failure to provide this information will eliminate your application from further consideration.

Individuals without Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or an open or DND-specific work permit will only be considered if all other applicants with legal status to work in Canada are determined to be not qualified.

DND is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce of Canadian society, and to the equitable representation of women (especially in non-traditional occupational groups), aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability and members of the visible minority group.

We encourage members of these designated groups to self-identify.

All applications must be submitted online at https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservice-
commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs.html.

DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications as these will NOT be accepted.

Duties

In order to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets, generate energy savings and improve the sustainability of assets and electromechanical installations and systems, the key duties of the incumbent will be:

• Act as the regional expert in energy efficiency, provide authoritative advice and guidance to colleagues, consultants, clients, working groups and committees, in the development of projects, standards, guidelines, designs and requirements for engineering projects.
• Lead project teams and guide the professional and technical development of staff and consultants; develop and recommend training and other plans to meet career development objectives and organizational needs; act as mentor and coach for staff; conduct performance evaluations of employees under his/her responsibility.
• Review and evaluate the energy performance of buildings that are monitored from the compilation of energy bills and public utilities;
• Provide energy efficiency expertise and advice to ensure that projects are carried out in accordance with project objectives, legislation and Departmental Commitments;
• Carry out energy efficiency studies and improvement projects at Departmental facilities and agencies; coordinate the work of multidisciplinary project teams;
• Using energy modeling and simulation tools, perform load calculations, prepare budgets and verify the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency measures;
• Prepare and present reports on energy consumption and costs;
• Conduct quality control reviews of documents prepared by external consultants in the context of energy audits and projects of various complexity and scope;
• Maintain business relationship with Real Property’s service provider with the goal of achieving Government of Canada priorities;
• Share information and maintain regular contact with National Defence Headquarters (Ottawa) and regional counterparts;
• Keep his/her knowledge up-to-date as well as the documentation and technology needed to practice in the field of energy efficiency.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This staffing process will be used to establish partially assessed pools of candidates by regions who may be considered for appointment to EN-ENG-04 positions in Infrastructure and Environment Branch - Real Property Operations Sector by region across Canada.

This pool of candidates may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and/or assignments.

You will be asked in the application process to indicate your location(s) of interest (some locations are using this process for anticipatory staffing).

Relocation may be considered.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and 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."

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC1: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).

*The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment or systems for buildings.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles depending on region of client services.
Bilingual Imperative – Level: CBC/CBC
Bilingual Imperative – Level: BBB/BBB
English Essential
French Essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of HVAC systems, lighting, building automation, building operation and maintenance.
K2: Knowledge of project management, proposal development and coordination of activities related to building HVAC and energy systems.

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively verbally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3: Ability to work effectively in a team environment
A4: Ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1: Professional Values and Ethics
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Leadership
PS5: Initiative

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
AQ1: Experience working within the DND infrastructure and environment community.

AQ2: Experience in the appraisal of energy efficiency measures for buildings using recognized energy simulation software

AQ3: Experience in managing human resources.

AQ4: Experience in energy audit processes.

AQ5: Experience in monitoring, tracking and reporting on energy consumption.

AQ6: Experience in interpreting and implementing the results of energy audits (ASHRAE Energy Audit Levels).

AQ7: Experience with BOMA BEST, LEED, or equivalent.

AQ8: Experience in building energy metering including IPMVP.

AQ9: Experience in current best practices in regards to building envelope energy improvement

AQ10: Experience in reading and interpreting building design drawings

AQ11: Experience in writing technical specifications

AQ12: Experience in assessing the potential application of renewable energy technologies

AQ13: Experience in promoting and conducting educational and behavioral change initiatives generally or specifically with energy and conservation promotion

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to work overtime
• Willingness to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours

Conditions of employment

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Various security requirements:
Reliability, Enhanced, Secret

*DND is responsible for conducting the security assessment procedures.

Other conditions of employment:
• Possession of a valid class 5 driver’s licence
• Requirement to travel occasionally.
• Requirement to work occasional overtime when required.
• Requirement to travel using various modes of transportation including but not limited to: logging road via automobile, truck, boat, plane, or helicopter in order to access remote sites throughout the areas supported by the assigned base or wing assigned
• Requirement to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when participating in site visits throughout the region

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when invited for assessment.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education requirement under essential qualifications. The initial screening of this requirement is done electronically as soon as the candidate submits his/her application online. Failure to demonstrate that this requirement is met will result in the candidate being automatically screened out by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). A top down selection and/or random selection may be applied at any stage of the selection process.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please note that informal discussion is not mandatory for an external process.

Please note that the DND only accepts online applications via the www.jobs.gc.ca. If you do not have Internet access in your home or through friends, relatives or neighbours, here are some suggested locations: campus career centres, libraries, community centres, Internet cafés, Canada/Student Employment Centres, and Public Service Commission (PSC) regional offices. You may also call 1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232), or TTY 1 800 926-9105, for information on the nearest public Internet access location.

Persons with a disability preventing them from applying online should contact their respective Public Service Commission Regional Office or use the following toll free number: 1 800 645-5605. It is your responsibility to advise the DND official of your accommodation needs at the commencement and at each stage of the assessment process as the type of accommodation might change depending on the nature of the assessment.

COMMUNICATION FOR THIS INVENTORY will be sent by email and through your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Candidates must check their email accounts and/or PSRS account frequently as there may be new communication regarding this inventory or a deadline for response. Responses provided after the indicated deadline may not be accepted. Candidates must include in their application a valid email address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users; some email systems block these types of email. Ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. The DND is not responsible for any incorrect or incomplete application information. Errors in your profile and/or failure to update your contact information may result in no further consideration of your application.

To apply online, please click on the "Apply Now"

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.