Fire Protection Engineer

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*** NOTE: it is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions.****

Please note that assessments are planned for July-August. Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled.

Duties

Under the control and supervision of the discipline manager, the main duties of the incumbent are:

- Assess the compliance by performing quality control reviews of documents prepared by external consultants for small and medium scope and complexity projects. Assist senior engineers in these same functions for projects of broader scope and complexity ;

- Provide advice and assistance to clients on straightforward fire protection situations ;

- Provide fire protection assessments of existing buildings to be renovated or leased. Assist senior engineers in these same functions for projects of broader scope and complexity;

- Identify changes to fire safety regulations and maintain this regulation current.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one term position for two (2) years, with possibility of extension, in Montréal city.

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be create to staff similar positions with various tenures (term and/or permanent) and with various linguistic requirements within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC),Quebec Region.

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: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or in some other field of engineering related to the duties of the position.

*Degree refers to a baccalaureate from a recognized university with a specialization in the listed fields

Degree equivalency

Professional Accreditation : Canadian certification as an engineer.

Recent* experience in the field of fire protection, fire alarm or the application of codes and standards for buildings construction.

Note : “ Recent experience* ”is defined as the depth and breadth of experience (i.e. scope/degree of experience, exposure to various activities or complex cases, level of exposure, etc…) that would be usually acquired in approximately two (2) years and obtained in the last fifteen (3) years.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K-1 Knowledge in the field of building construction’s legislative framework, standards and national codes.

K-2 Knowledge of theories, principles and engineering techniques for fire protection in building construction projects.

Abilities and competencies :
COM-1 Identify, evaluate and resolve building fire protection problems
COM-2 Work as part of a team
COM-3 Communicating effectively
COM-4 Client Service: Level 1
(http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/carrieres-careers/csc-eng.html)

Personal Suitability :
QUA-1 Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
QUA-2 Initiative
QUA-3 Judgement

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

A1 - Experience in assessing the compliance of plans and specifications against codes and standards related to the design and construction of buildings.

A2 - Experience in writing technical reports.

Organizational Needs :
Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered.

Operational requirements :
- Have a driver’s license valid in Quebec.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime on short notice.
- Willingness to travel within Canada from time to time.

Conditions of employment

• Security Classification : Reliability Status
• Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
N.B. Prior to his or her appointment, the successful candidate must be an accredited engineer in the province of Quebec.

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

We will only accept ON-LINE aapplications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

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

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.