Manager – Structural Engineering Services

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VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet each with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to state only that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past duties and responsibilities. Failure to demonstrate clearly in the experience questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset, where applicable, may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the candidate.

Work environment

You are passionate about structural and physical security issues related to real property, you want to work in an international organization, you want to make a difference for Canadians abroad, we have the job for you!

The International Platform Branch within Global Affairs Canada governs and delivers resources, infrastructure, and common services enabling the delivery of the Government of Canada’s programs in 179 missions located in 106 countries. The Project Delivery, Professional and Technical Services Bureau is responsible for the delivery of major capital projects, operation and maintenance services for a real property portfolio comprised of over 1 million square metres of office and residential space, representing over 2,400 property holdings, including many properties of high value and historic significance.

The Engineering and Commissioning Services structural role is to:
- provide operational support to Missions abroad and departmental security staff for structural and physical security/blast technical issues;
- provide structural and physical security technical support for the delivery of major capital projects, including:
- structural/seismic assessments and design
- blast assessments and design
- hostile vehicle mitigation and other physical security measures
- manage the delivery of seismic and blast research programs

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff (1) one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering.

Certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES:
Extensive experience in the analysis and design* of structural systems for buildings covered under Part 4 of the National Building Code of Canada (Minimum 10 years).

*Design should include the following tasks: performing design calculations, preparing construction drawings and specifications, providing costs estimates, and reviewing the work of others on site. All these tasks should be acquired in an engineering design office environment.

Experience in the planning and design for dynamic loads (e.g. blast, impact and seismic loads).

Experience in structural condition assessments of buildings.

Experience providing structural engineering design quality assurance and quality control (QA/AC) services on projects.

Experience managing professional and technical staff.

Experience in financial related to infrastructure projects or programs.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, technical theories, design practices and construction methods related to structural engineering for building construction projects.

Knowledge of principles of planning and design, as well as practices for physical security engineering.

Knowledge of Contract Management for real property.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to solve problems.

Ability to prioritize and manage workload.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Judgment
Initiative
Good interpersonal relationships
Dependability

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

ASSETS QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in project management related to real property construction.

Experience in program management related to infrastructure projects or programs.

Experience in the design, construction or commissioning of structural or physical security systems outside of North America.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness to accept international travel and to work abroad.

Willingness to work overtime.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

Only selected candidates will be contacted and only online applications will be accepted.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A written exam and an interview will be administrated.

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

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.