Senior Engineering Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. As a Public Servant working at the Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, you will have access to free fitness facilities and free parking.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in Edmonton, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

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 mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Significant and recent experience in planning maintenance and construction projects.

Significant and recent experience in planning and implementing process improvement.

Significant and recent experience in business case analysis.

Significant and recent experience in managing construction program financial and materiel resources.

Significant and recent experience in managing a multidisciplinary team.

Significant and recent experience maintaining financial budgets and forecasts

Significant and recent experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing notes and correspondence for senior management



Note :

Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally acquired by performing a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of approximately two (2) years.

Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

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

Education:
Post-graduate university degree in a related field.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute.

Hold a licence and be a member in good standing in one of the provincial Professional Engineering Associations.

Experience:
Experience in SAP PS (Project Systems) Module.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of asset and facilities management.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to analyze issues and make recommendations.

Ability to manage financial resources.

Ability to influence others.

Personal Suitability:
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Working effectively with others

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

Operational requirements:
Willingness to obtain a DND 404 driver's licence.

Willingness to work in enclosed spaces.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
Willingness and ability to travel in Canada or abroad.

Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.