Senior Engineer

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs (CIRNA) with various linguistic profiles (English essential, French or English Essential, BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC) and/or requirement as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment) and/or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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)

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 and with the questionnaire. 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.

EDUCATION:

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Eligible for certification with a provincial or territorial engineering association as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Recent* and significant** experience in at least one of the following:

• Program or project management
• Engineering planning and design
• Construction and implementation of infrastructure projects
• Administration or oversight of real property assets

In one or more of the following areas:

• Water treatment, water supply and water distribution systems;
• Wastewater collection and treatment systems;
• Urban land planning and development;
• Environmental engineering projects, including environmental remediation;
• Civil or municipal engineering works such as roads, bridges and other infrastructure;
• Energy efficiency and/or electricity generation (conventional and renewable sources);
• Housing, schools and other institutional buildings;
• Building mechanical or electrical systems.

Recent* and significant** experience in the review or technical evaluation of architectural or engineering reports.

Experience in providing technical and strategic advice to management.

*Recent experience is defined as experience within the last five (5) years.

** Significant meaning normally acquired with more than three (3) years experience.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Additional education or certification related to engineering or project management.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Current certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:

Experience in operating or designing municipal type infrastructure in or for First Nations communities.

Experience in consulting engineering or in the construction sector.

Experience in conducting fieldwork, site inspections or on-site construction.

Experience in real property management.

Experience in working with various levels of government and/or multiple stakeholders and/or First Nations communities.

Experience in managing human and financial resources.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of project and budget management.

Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations regarding the design, construction and operation of municipal infrastructure.

Knowledge of contract or agreement management.

ABILITIES:

Ability to plan, cost, schedule, monitor and manage projects, studies and activities.

Ability to synthesize technical information, and prepare recommendations.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to prioritize and manage workload.

Ability to work independently.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Effective interpersonal suitability.
Client services orientation.
Leadership.
Judgement.
Teamwork.
Dependability.

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

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
( Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one (1) of the designated employment equity groups, under the Employment Equity Act, women, Aboriginal peoples, members of a visible minority group and persons with disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail and air.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Secret

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Valid driver’s license.

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

Only jobs.gc.ca online applications will be considered. If accessibility to jobs.gc.ca is unavailable, please email your cover letter and résumé to Janie Prévost-Berrouard by email at and indicate the reason why you cannot apply online. Verification/validation of your request will be required before your application is accepted

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Asset qualifications could be used for screening and/or selection purposes.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Any travel expenses incurred by candidates to attend evaluations under this recruitment process will be the candidate's responsibility.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript as well as a proof of citizenship.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates.

COMMUNICATIONS

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

For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. If you do not wish to receive your correspondence and results by e-mail, it is also your responsibility to inform us.

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.