Project Engineer

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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

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience qualifications in their resume. Please note that you must provide examples that illustrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION. It should also be noted that Knowledge, Ability** and Personal Suitability criteria will not be part of the initial screening process and thus, there is no need to address these factors in your application.

**The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed throughout this selection process. Any written correspondence you have throughout this process, e.g. your application, email correspondence, etc. will be used to evaluate this qualification.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time term position; however, a pool of qualified candidates will be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term or indeterminate basis) in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering, or other engineering specialty relevant to the requirements of the position.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada OR registered as an engineer in training in Canada (candidate must be registered prior to appointment).

The term "eligibility" for certification or membership in a professional association means that a candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements with respect to degrees, examinations, experience, etc. without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership.


*Recent experience is understood to mean within the past three (3) years.

Recent* experience working in a multidisciplinary design environment related to construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Candidate must have had responsibility for at least 2 of the following (engineering design calculations, construction drawings, writing of technical specifications, cost estimates).

Recent* experience in contract administration and managing technical consultants and contractors.

Experience in evaluating engineering reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment or rehabilitation initiatives.

Experience in Project Management.

Experience in the use of AutoCAD.

Experience in providing technical advice and recommendations to senior engineers on engineering issues.

Experience in consulting with external stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

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

Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of harbour structures, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.

Experience in leading design projects in a civil engineering environment.

Experience in the inspection of civil infrastructure.

Experience managing construction projects related to marine structures.

Experience conducting environmental assessments related to construction projects.

Experience conducting topographic surveys with GPS survey equipment.

Experience conducting bathymetric surveys.

Experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques and practice.
Knowledge of the principles of contracting.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions.

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Values and Ethics
Thinking things through
Excellence through results
Judgement

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

Certification as a Project Management Professional.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.).
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Requirement to work overtime.

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications and, if applicable, other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to clearly substantiate how you meet the screening criteria may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

A top-down selection may be used at any point in the assessment process.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

A written examination may be administered.
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice is available upon request.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.


We thank all those who apply.

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.