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

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various language requirements and linguistic profiles across Canada.

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)

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience* in collecting, analyzing and presenting scientific or engineering data related to pollution prevention or pollution control.

Experience* in participating as a member or team leader in multidisciplinary projects on environmental issues.

*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties in a work environment during a period of one (1) year.

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

Asset Qualifications:
Experience* in preparing terms of reference, reviewing proposals, and contract management.

Experience* in reviewing and providing technical advice relating to greenhouse gas or air pollutant emissions in environmental assessments.

Experience* in managing, querying, and designing databases using programming languages such as R or Python

Experience* in conducting lifecycle assessments.

*Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties in a work environment during a period of one (1) year.

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

Various language requirements
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions with linguistic profiles such as Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC as well as English Essential or French Essential.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

Knowledge of engineering principles associated with controlling emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in the transportation or energy sectors.

Abilities:
Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to analyze and summarize technical information and to formulate recommendations

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

Operational Requirements:

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice
Willingness and ability to travel in Canada and internationally

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret clearance dependent on position being staffed

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Please provide concrete examples of how you meet each essential education and experience qualification. You will be asked to provide this information during the application process. Your resume will be used to confirm the information provided. A lack of information may result in your application not being considered.

Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Environment and Climate Change Canada will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.

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

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.