SPEED STAFFING - Engineer, Project Management

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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.

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This job posting is part of a speed staffing initiative. What does this mean? Candidates who pass the preliminary stages will be invited to the speed staffing event on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Conditional offers will be made on the spot! Certain candidates will be invited at a later date for future opportunities. We look forward to meeting you!

Duties

The position consists of:
• Plan and manage construction projects as well as the related budgets.
• Act as a technical advisor.
• Provide advice and make recommendations to the Directorate on technical matters regarding the field of activity.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of engineering reports and act as an informed client with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs nearly 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforces Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The intention of this process is to fill a position for a period of one year (with possible extension). A pool of qualified candidates could be created for similar positions with various tenures (temporary, permanent) and locations at Transport Canada, Quebec Region. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 university in a field relevant to the duties of the position such as in construction engineering, in building engineering, or in civil engineering.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent and significant* experience managing construction projects in accordance with Canadian codes and specifications (e.g., National Building Code).
• Experience preparing technical reports.
• Experience preparing technical standards or technical procedures.
• Experience providing technical advice to managers or supervisors, as well as to clients such as working groups, committees, etc.

* Recent and significant experience is defined as a minimum of five (5) years’ experience acquired within the last seven (7) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
• Values and ethics: serving through integrity and respect.
• Thinking things through: innovating through analysis and ideas.
• Engagement: working effectively with people, organizations, and partners.
• Excellence through results : initiative, relationships, and resources.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to negotiate and to establish partnerships.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

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

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with different government levels.
• Experience managing airport construction projects.
• Experience managing construction projects greater than 1 million.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIRENTS:
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Possess a valid driver’s license in the province of Québec.
• Circulate safely on a construction site.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to travel, namely on small airplanes.

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 client organization will accept online applications only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the www.canada.ca/gcjobs site. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying online.

To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

If you currently are a Public Servant, please clearly indicate the group and level of your substantive position and your Department/organization.

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.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must meet each essential qualifications to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational needs. However, meeting some of these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

A random selection draw may be used to manage the volume of applications.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.