Project Technologist

Important messages

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

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Assessments will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice (DFO/CCG offices) and may require candidates to travel to the assessment location. Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when invited for assessment.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff positions on an indeterminate basis in Dartmouth, NS and St. John’s NL. A pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions within CCG Atlantic Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Where you are interested in working?

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

Education:
A secondary school (High School) diploma and completion of an acceptable 2 year training program in electronics technology or acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience OR having achieved the Canadian Forces developmental period (DP) 3 in the field of communication, radar, sonar, or navigational systems.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
**Significant experience in the maintenance or installation of marine or shore-based navigation, informatics or communication electronics systems.

**Significant experience providing advice and recommendations to supervisors, co-workers and clients concerning marine or land electronic equipment, and systems used for navigation, communications or informatics.

**Significant experience interfacing, assembling and troubleshooting electronics systems.

**Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least two years.

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

Education:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
- Graduation with a master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
- Certified as a Project Manager (PMBoK or other certification)

Degree equivalency

Experience:
**Significant experience in project management.
**Significant experience working in an Engineering design group.
**Significant and *recent experience in the installation and maintenance of shipboard informatics systems.
**Significant and *recent experience in the installation and maintenance of shipboard electronic systems.
**Significant *recent experience in the installation and maintenance of marine communications and navigation land-based electronic systems.

*Recent is defined as the last five years.

**Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least two years.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to membership in one of the designated employment equity groups: Persons with Disabilities; Visible Minorities; Indigenous Peoples; or Women.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of procurement management.
- Knowledge of configuration management.
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of asset life cycle management.
- Knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part 2.

Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to analyze, present information and make recommendations.
- Ability to plan and prioritize.

Personal Suitability:
- Initiative
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal relationship skills

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Requirement to work in an operational environment, including the occasional need to work overtime and on weekends.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Requirement to travel domestically by various modes of transportation (e.g. boat, automobile, plane, helicopter, etc.) and perform work on vessels at sea.
- Requirement to travel for extended periods for general duties and for training purposes. Travel could be required outside the regional area.
- Must not be subject to vertigo (working on towers and ships' masts) and to claustrophobia
- Health Canada Medical

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

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

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.

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).

Please note that successful candidates who are eligible for deployment may be given priority over other qualified candidates.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed for this selection process and, upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

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.

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.