Technical/Project Officer, Technical Data

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HOW TO APPLY:
It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants MUST complete the screening questions that will be generated by the system automatically once the candidate applies. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the Essential Qualifications (education AND experiences) as well as the Asset Qualifications (if applicable). Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

Duties

The Technical/Project Officer, Technical Data provides Technical Data Management (TDM) subject matter expertise, advice and related support services during the entire life cycle of national and regional CCG assets.

He/she also provides engineering drawing development and production services, as well as advice, project management, and the requisite governance in support of CCG Asset National Technical Data requirements.

The Technical/Project Officer, Technical Data translates TDM program requirements into functional specifications including maintenance and upkeep of CCG TDM tools and conducts periodic audits and consultation with regions to ensure life cycle management activities are adequately defined and employed for the life cycle materiel management of DFO/CCG assets.

The incumbent is the national authority of the TDM program and collaborates with the engineering and production staff in CCG regions by developing and implementing the appropriate methodology necessary to support the life cycle management of CCG Assets from their conception through to disposal.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. In January 2017, the Department received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

The Government of Canada has announced the Oceans Protection Plan, a whole-of-government approach to improve marine safety, to work with Indigenous groups, provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to better co-manage Canada’s oceans while advancing the Government’s broader objectives of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, protection of the environment, protection of our coasts and waterways, and economic growth for the middle class.

DFO/CCG are recruiting to deliver on this significant commitment. As a team of dedicated, dynamic and talented professionals, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us in making an impact on the lives of Canadians.

For more information on careers at DFO: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/career-carriere-eng.htm
For more information on careers at CCG: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/College-and-Careers/home

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, acting, term, assignment, secondment, deployment, etc.), various language requirements and various security requirements within DFO and Coast Guard across Canada.

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:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.*

* Note: Is intended to mean that the combination of education, experience and training related to the position will be assessed for any candidate that does not normally possess a secondary school diploma or equivalency.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the management of an information management program regarding technical data and configuration management support to clients.
Experience in the oversight and/or management of technical project teams.
Significant** experience in the oversight and/or use of AutoCAD software for the provision of technical drawings services.
Significant** experience in the oversight and/or use of information management software for technical documentation management.

**Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various complex related activities for a period of approximately two years.

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

Various language requirements
The position to be staffed is bilingual imperative BBB/BBB.

The pool may be used to staff similar positions with various language requirements.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standards related to Engineering Drawings.
Knowledge of life cycle management principles related to physical and software assets.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Mobilize People
Achieving Results
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Initiative

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to analyze complex issues, assess impacts and make recommendations to senior management.

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

EDUCATION:
Post-secondary school diploma /degree in one of the following technical domains: drafting and design, marine, civil, mechanical, architectural, electronics or informatics technology.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the development or management of a configuration or technical data management program.
Experience in the development of technical documentation management governance.
Experience in providing technical support expertise to engineering or operational personnel.
Experience related to project management.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Guidelines for employees of the Government of Canada: Information Management (IM) Basics.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to travel within Canada.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to occasionally work in the field such as on board ship, on a tower, in a lighthouse, for a short period of time.

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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test will be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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.