Project Engineer

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Duties

The position consists of:
• Plan and manage construction projects and related budgets.
• Act as a technical advisor.
• Provide advice and make recommendations to management on technical issues related to the area of activity.
• Perform in-depth analysis of engineering reports and act as an knowledgeable client.

Work environment

The project management is a young, growing team. Selected individuals will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers for Youth in 2019. We promote employee well-being, an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The project management currently has an unspecified ENG-03 position. A pool of qualified candidates could be created for similar positions with various durations (temporary, permanent) and various locations at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Quebec Region. If it turns out that the chosen candidate is a public servant, we could also use this pool for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position, such as mechanical engineering or building engineering.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Hold a certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

EXPERIENCE

Recent and significant experience * in managing mechanical construction projects in accordance with Canadian standards and codes.

Experience in writing technical reports.

Experience in providing technical advices to managers or supervisors, as well as clients such as working groups, committees, etc.

* Recent and significant experience means at least five (5) years of experience in 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: a service of integrity and respect.

Thinking things through – innovating through analysis and ideas.

Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations and partners.

Excellence through results: initiative, interpersonal skills and resources.

ABILITIES

Ability to negotiate and build partnerships.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Hold an engineering degree in Canada with a specialization in a field of engineering related to mechanical construction systems.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in design or preparing Plans and Specifications.

Experience in real estate project management beyond 1 million.

Work experience for the Government of Canada.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hold a valid driver's license in the province of Quebec.

Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice as required.

Be willing and able to travel using a variety of modes of transportation, including, but not limited to, automobiles, boats, aircraft, helicopters, snowmobiles, and ATVs in order to travel to remote locations throughout the Quebec region, as needed.

Be prepared and able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment during site visits throughout the Quebec region as required.

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

IMPORTANT: Candidates must have each essential qualification of the position to be filled. A candidate may be appointed even if he / she does not meet, in part or in full, organizational strengths or needs. However, having some strengths could be a determining factor in the final choice.

If you are already a public servant, please clearly indicate the group and level of your substantive position and the name of your department / organization.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

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.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.