Various Engineering positions

Important messages

You must clearly indicate the STREAM (S) you are applying to:
STREAM A: Engineering Management.
STREAM B: Marine Systems Engineer.
STREAM C: Naval Architect.
STREAM D: Combat Systems Engineer.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to establish a candidate pool for filling current and future vacancies with various tenures (term, indeterminate, casual).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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)

COMMON TO ALL STREAMS

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

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).

STREAM A: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

EX2 - Significant* experience in the application or enforcement of technical standards.

EX3 -Significant* experience in the application and/or verification of naval maintenance policy outlined in the Naval Engineering Manual, Naval Maintenance Management Systems (NaMMS) or Canadian Forces Technical Orders (CFTO).

EX4 - Experience of Management Information Systems to manage maintenance.

STREAM B : MARINE SYSTEMS ENGINEER

EX5 - Experience in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings.

EX6- Experience in the application of Mechanical or Electrical engineering theory to solve marine engineering problems.

EX7 – Experience roviding technical support in an engineering or maintenance organization.

EX8 – Experience in designing, developing or reviewing engineering changes and/or job instructions.

EX9 – Experience in designing, developing, implementing or conducting tests and trials for equipment specific to desired stream.

EX10 – Experience in Measuring, Monitoring or assessing the performance of equipment specific to desired stream.

STREAM C: NAVAL ARCHITECT

EX11 - Experience in the application of Naval Architecture or Ship Structures theory and principles to solve marine engineering problems and provide options.

EX12 - Significant* experience in the application or enforcement of technical standards.

EX13 - Experience in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings.

STREAM D: COMBAT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

EX14 - Experience in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings.

EX15 - Experience in the application of Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering theory to solve combat systems engineering problems.

EX16 - Experience providing technical support in an engineering or maintenance organization.

EX17 - Experience in designing, developing or reviewing engineering changes or job instructions.

EX18 - Experience in designing, developing, implementing or conducting tests and trials for equipment specific to desired stream.

EX19 - Experience in Measuring, Monitoring or assessing the performance of equipment specific to desired stream.

*Significant experience is defined as 3 years in the last 5 years

COMMON TO ALL STREAMS:

EX1 - Significant* experience providing advice AND guidance to senior leadership and clients;

*Significant experience is defined as 3 years in the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

STREAM B: MARINE SYSTEMS ENGINEER

K1 - Knowledge of power generation AND distributions systems fitted on ships and/or submarines

K2 - Knowledge of propulsion, ancillary and auxiliary systems fitted on ships

K3 - Knowledge of Control systems fitted on ships

STREAM C: NAVAL ARCHITECT

K1 - Knowledge of damage control and stability practises and equipment for Canadian Naval ships and/or submarines

K2 - Knowledge of environmental and HVAC systems in the marine environment

K3 - Knowledge of the application of Materials Engineering practices in the marine environment

K4 - Knowledge of conducting ship structures analyses

K5 - Knowledge of conducting shock analysis of structures or equipment in the marine environment

STREAM D: COMBAT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

K1 - Knowledge of communications, sensors and/or weapons systems fitted on Naval warships and/or submarines

COMMON TO ALL STREAMS:

A1 - Ability to prioritize deliverables based on the competing requirements.

A2 - Ability to work effectively under pressure.

A3 - Ability to prepare and deliver briefing notes to senior management orally and in writing.

A4 - Ability to organize and orally present information to technical and non-technical personnel in a clear concise and logical format.

A5 - Ability to organize and present information in a written format to technical and non-technical personnel in a clear concise and logical format.

COMMON TO ALL STREAMS:

PS1 - Leadership

PS2 - Effective Interpersonal skills

PS3 - Initiative

PS4 - Adaptability

PS5 – Judgement

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

COMMON TO STREAMS A. B, AND D:

AE1 - Experience in Marine Regulatory Compliance and Standards.

AE2 - Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001).

AE3 - Experience in the use of Defence Resource Management Information Systems (DRMIS) or other SAP based programs.

AE4 - Experience as a supervisor of technicians, technologists and/or engineers.

AE5 - Experience in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings.

COMMON TO ALL STREAMS:

AK1 - Knowledge of life cycle management principles and practices.

AK2 - Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

AK3 - Knowledge of Royal Canadian Navy organizations involved with engineering, maintenance, support, and operational activities.

AK4 - Knowledge of naval engineering and maintenance policies and their application in the Royal Canadian Navy.

STREAM D: COMBAT SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Knowledge of communications, sensors and/or weapons systems fitted on Royal Canadian Naval warships and/or submarines

COMMON TO STREAMS A AND B:

AA1 - Ability to plan and manage the operations of a multi-disciplined workgroup to conduct technical activities to a standard normally associated with a minimum of two years experience.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OR1 - Able and willing to work overtime and be on call.

OR2 - Able and willing to travel outside the headquarter area for extended periods of time and work in commercial repair facilities.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Able and willing to work in adverse conditions/environments, which may include, but not limited to; confined spaces, heights, extreme weather conditions;

Able and willing to work onboard ships and submarines while alongside and at sea, which may include alternate methods of air and sea transport to and from the ship, including transfer at sea procedures.

Able and willing to participate in training sessions, which may include OJT, self-study and training in classroom settings.

Able and willing to comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures, including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Candidates must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Other information

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

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 and in answering online screening questions. The screening questions included in your application will be read in conjunction with your curriculum vitae to determine if you meet the education and experience requirements of this inventory. Make sure to include all relevant information in your application to assess the depth and breadth of your experience in the field mentioned since the selection committee may restrict its assessment to those documents. 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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including 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 client organization will accept applications on-line only.
All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or for the administration of a test.

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


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.

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.