Assistant Project Technician - Draftsperson

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Duties

Act as a technical drawing and as a computer aided design (CAD) specialist with the AutoCAD software for construction projects in the Civil Engineering specialty (essentially harbour infrastructures).

Produce, using AutoCAD, in collaboration with Engineers and project technologists tender ready technical drawings for construction projects in the Civil Engineering specialty (essentially harbor infrastructures).

Make handmade sketches and take harbor infrastructure field measurements for the purpose of preparing drawings on existing structural conditions for the purpose of preparing option scenarios and design projects. Carry out structural inspections for the purpose of assessing their prevailing condition.

Work environment

Canada is uniquely blessed with an abundance of freshwater and marine and coastal areas that are ecologically diverse and economically significant. The core business of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, managing Canada’s fisheries and safeguarding its waters, is central to who we are as a Department. Our work is part of the daily lives of Canadians.

Small Craft Harbors is a nationwide program run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). More than 5,000 volunteers assist the program annually. It keeps the harbors that are critical to the fishing industry open and in good repair. The program operates and maintains a national system of harbors to provide commercial fish harvesters and other harbor users with safe and accessible facilities.

Small craft harbors are crucial to the fishing industry, and by extension, the Canadian culture and economy. As of May 2018, the program is responsible for 1,013 harbours, including 883 fishing harbors and 130 recreational harbors. Together, these harbors represent over 10,000 structures valued at approximately $6.03 billion. A s a result of the 2016-2018 Federal Infrastructure Initiative, about 148,6 millions of dollars over two years (48,0 M$ for the Québec Region) have been invested in the Small Crafts Harbor network. In accordance to Budget 2018, an additional 250,0 millions of dollars over two years (33,9 M$ for the Québec Region) will also be invested in this network.

The related effort requires the contribution of many Engineers and Technologists in the field of Civil Engineering (marine/coastal). To meet this demand, the organisation needs an additional full time Assistant Project Technician - Draftsperson as soon as possible.

Intent of the process

We are currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Assistant Project Technician - Draftsperson position until March 31, 2020 with the possibility of extension.

As a result of this process, a pool of substantially qualified candidates will be created to fill term or indeterminate, full-time or part-time positions within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, including the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Completion of a College or CEGEP level study program in Civil Engineering or Architecture, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the management, processing and production of civil (marine or coastal) engineering* technical and construction drawings in a Computer Aided Design and Drawing (CADD) environment using AutoCAD**software.

* Civil (marine or coastal) engineering includes, but not limited to : wharfs, breakwaters, launching ramps, etc.
** Using the 2010 version, or of a more recent version, of AutoCAD.

Experience in bathymetric or topographic data processing.

Experience in the service delivery of technical support, opinion and advice in engineering in support of construction, maintenance or repair of, or portions of, civil or marine infrastructures.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of standards and techniques used in civil engineering and technical drawing.

Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD.

ABILITIES
Ability to interpret drawings and other specifications related to national construction standards and codes.

Ability to comment and provide advice to designers on the integrity and consistency of information on construction drawings.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Judgment

Team work

Interpersonal relations

Initiative

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

EXPERIENCE
Work experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Experience using surveying or hydrographic equipment.

Experience in calculating material quantities or costs related to construction or repair of infrastructures projects.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

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Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Work occasionally overtime or on weekends.

Consent to travel across the province of Québec on a regular basis for periods of two (2) to six (6) consecutive days and across Canada occasionnally.

Must hold a valid driving license.

Consent to walk on rough grounds, port infrastructures and construction sites while hostile meteorological conditions prevail (cold weather, wind, rain, snow).

Consent to drive automobiles or small trucks.

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.

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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if, for example, he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

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.