Various Designers- Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

VARIOUS DESIGNERS: Architectural / Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing) / Civil / Electrical (High Voltage & Facility/Bldg. Distribution Systems) Designers

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. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) work together to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canadian interests and values, and to contribute to international peace and security. DND is the largest federal government department in Canada and is part of the Public Service of Canada. Internally, DND and the CAF are collectively termed the Defence Team and civilians make up close to 25 per cent of the organization. As public servants and members of the Defence Team, civilians work side-by-side with CAF personnel for the defence of Canada and Canada’s contribution to international security and stability efforts.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff two (2) permanent EG 04 (Electrical and Mechanical) positions in Petawawa, one (1) permanent EG 05 position in Trenton and one (1) permanent EG 05 position in Kingston, Ontario. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
ED1 - Graduation with a three (3) year diploma applicable to the position being staffed from a recognized college and eligible for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
OR
ED2 – Certified Engineering Technician qualification applicable to the position being staffed from a recognized College

Degree equivalency

Experience:
All experience must be relevant to the position being staffed.

EX1 - **Recent experience working in institutional, industrial or commercial architectural, mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing), civil or electrical (High voltage and Facility/Building Distribution systems) engineering design and analysis
EX2 - **Recent experience in planning, investigating and preparing detailed designs and computer aided drawings for projects to be used specifically for tendering purposes
EX3 - **Recent experience preparing specifications and cost estimates
EX4 - **Recent experience in project management
**Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
EX5 - Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

For EG 05 positions only:
EX6 – Experience supervising

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

For EG 04 positions only
AS3 – *Ability to solve problems using reasoning
* This ability may be assessed using the General Competency Test Level 2 (GCT2-314)

Personal Suitability:
PS1 - Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2 - Dependability
PS3 - Initiative
PS4 - Judgment

For EG 05 positions only:
PS5- Leadership

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

Occupational Certification:
AQ1. Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
AQ2. Certified Technician (CTech)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Employment equity – In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identified as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups; aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1- Willingness to work overtime
OR2 - Willingness to travel
OR3 - Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s licence
OR4- A current and acceptable driver’s abstract

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Some positions may require secret.

Other Conditions of Employment:
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations
• Possession of a valid class G driver’s license issued by the province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

Interviews may be conducted.

A PPC test may be administered.

A written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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

Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.

Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

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/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.

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.

Salary:
EG 04 - $59,842 - $72,804
EG 05 - $65,822 - $80,083

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.