Project Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process. This process may be used 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)

Graduation with a Bachelors Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Electrical, Geotechnical or other related Engineering discipline, from a recognized university or other post-secondary institution.

Eligible for registration as professional engineer from Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

Degree equivalency

Minimum three (3) years or more engineering experience pertaining to real property asset projects in the following:
• project planning and design;
• project management and contract administration
• and project construction and inspections.

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

Training in project management or PMP certification.
Training in sustainable technologies related to the Engineering or construction industry or LEED AP certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the maintenance of facilities & equipment.
Experience working with and coordinating federal infrastructure projects.
Experience conducting consultation processes at a project level with the First Nations.
Experience delivering and coordinating projects on remote sites with access challenges.
Experience managing projects in partnerships with and maintaining relationships with the first nations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of construction practices and techniques
Knowledge of management of organizing multi-disciplinary teams
Knowledge of contract and procurement management
Knowledge of engineering design, practices and standards.
Knowledge of asset management
Knowledge of project management

Ability to identify and analyse problems and develop and implement solutions
Ability to apply design standards and construction specifications
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, in a leadership role, and as a team member

Values and Ethics – integrity and respect
Thinking Things Through – analysis and ideas
Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations and partners
Excellence through Results – Reliability/Initiative

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

Knowledge of DFO/CCG Real Property facility operations, infrastructure maintenance practices and procedures, and infrastructure upgrade projects (Salmonid Enhancement Sites, Coast Guard Sites, Conservation and, or Protection Sites, Major Facilities).Knowledge or marine infrastructure

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
Willing and able to conduct frequent visits to remote construction sites
Willing and able to travel to remote locations in small crafts, boats or aircraft
Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Please indicate if you possess any of the asset qualification in your application.

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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.