Project Engineer

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

** If you are currently a Public Service Employee, please apply for this opportunity on Internal Selection Process: 18-DFO-MAR-IA-HRCS-249422 **


*** To increase your success as a candidate, it is important that you provide us with details and examples of how you meet the education and experience qualifications as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

A tip for success – include information about where, when, and how the qualification was demonstrated as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have the experience we’re looking for.

Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada received special recognition as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2017 AND 2018?

As a Project Engineer, you will work with a team of 10, in the Portfolio Management section of the Real Property, Safety and Security Branch where we encourage individual development, embrace an inclusive environment, and reward innovative excellence.

You will work closely with contractors, clients and other government departments and in the procurement of various construction projects. You will work on in-house design and scope of work preparation for construction, reconstruction and renovation of buildings (laboratories, offices, hatcheries, lighthouses and Search and Rescue Stations), roads, wharfs and various other structures.

You will work at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO), located on the shores of the Bedford Basin in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. BIO is easily accessible for those who commute from either side of the bridge and beyond, and is also serviced by Metro Transit’s route #51. BIO offers many workplace wellness initiatives such as aerobics, Zumba, yoga, Aikido, Circuit/HIIT, croquet, table tennis, the BIO community garden, walking trails and is next to Shannon Park's Canada 150 Trail that offers spectacular views of Halifax Harbour in both directions!

Come join our team of dedicated, diverse and talented professionals. Follow Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You won’t be disappointed!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is for one Project Engineer. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, geological engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and multiple-project environment.

• *Significant experience delivering construction projects.

• *Significant experience providing engineering services including planning and managing various phases of construction projects, with varying degrees of complexity and magnitude, such as highways, bridges, wharves, breakwaters, buildings, and/or fit-up.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth acquired from full time performance of these duties for approximately two years.

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

EXPERIENCE:

• **Substantial experience in building and marine facilities management including aspects such as scheduling, design, estimating, monitoring and cost control of repair, maintenance, construction and renovation projects.

• **Substantial experience in environmental assessments.

• **Substantial experience in the establishment and management of partnerships and relationships with various stakeholders, partners (e.g. municipal, provincial and federal organizations) or Indigenous communities.

• **Substantial experience in project cost estimating.

• Experience providing engineering services on Federal Government construction projects.

**Substantial experience is defined as the depth and breadth normally acquired from a minimum of one year of experience.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and prioritize projects.
• Ability to provide analysis and recommendations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgement

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime.
• Willingness and ability to enter construction sites.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• A valid driver's license.
• For those positions requiring certification, or eligibility for certification, as a Professional Engineer, the certification must be maintained throughout employment in the position.

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

Applications will only be accepted on-line - click the “Apply Now” button to prepare and submit your application.

Please note that various methods of assessment may be used such as interviews, tests, reference checks, and verification of work samples.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice; please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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. 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.