Engineering Technologist

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning other (non-essential) qualifications. When answering these questions, please provide detailed, concrete examples that clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirement.

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.

At Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

The first extraction of applications is scheduled for March 14, 2019

Subsequent extractions will take place on an "as and when needed" basis.

Duties

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. As an integral part of the Canadian Coast Guard Agency, Integrated Technical Services (ITS) employees are trades people, technicians, technologists, engineers, managers and support staff in the Regions and Headquarters of CCG, working collectively to deliver Technology Integration Solutions in order to ensure that the CCG’s complex and varied physical assets - managed at optimal life-cycle costs, are capable, reliable and available to deliver CCG Programs to Canadians.

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Shore-based Asset Readiness Program ensures that the CCG’s non-fleet assets are available and reliable to support delivery of CCG Programs. These non-fleet assets include marine navigational aids, buildings, helipads, communication towers, power generation systems, radar systems, and Differential Global Positioning Systems.

As an engineering technologist, you will play an integral role in supporting the reliability of these assets by conducting condition assessments and reporting, as well as assisting in the planning, design, and monitoring of construction projects.
This position has a good balance of field and office duties which include:

• Condition assessments and tracking of in-service assets;
• Construction planning and monitoring;
• Surveying;
• Contract administration;
• First Nation engagement;
• Drawing and specification preparation;
• Engineering design;
• Report preparation; and
• Conducting quality control activities.

Work environment

Our engineering office is multidisciplinary, with professionals on staff in the fields of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. We work hard and take pride in the services we deliver.

Based out of Victoria, we manage assets over the entire Canadian Pacific coast as well as at in-land waterways such as the McKenzie river and Lake Winnipeg. Many of our assets are located in remote areas and are only accessible by boat or helicopter.

Our engineering technologists will travel to many remote locations in western Canada and will be faced with many exciting and diverse challenges. You may learn how to exit helicopters while they are hovering over ground, climb communications towers with fall protection equipment, and travel in high speed boats or hovercrafts.

Training and development, both professionally and personally is highly encouraged.

We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions on a term basis at our Victoria location within the Integrated Technical Services Directorate (ITS) in the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

A pool of candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions within the Canadian Coast Guard or the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the western and pacific regions on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 600 words (maximum) "Describe your career path and tell us why you’re interested in this position with CCG. Emphasize one or two experiences that you feel make you the best candidate."

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

Education
• Graduation by May 30, 2019 from a recognized post-secondary institution with a diploma in engineering technology, or a degree in Engineering.

Note: proof of graduation will be required before you can be considered for an appointment to a position.

Degree equivalency

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

Asset Qualifications
• Eligibility for registration as an AScT or P.Eng. in British Columbia.

Experience
• Experience as an engineering technician or technologist working on civil, mechanical, and electrical projects.
• Experience in surveying and preparing layouts.
• Experience coordinating projects on remote sites with access challenges.
• Experience in the design and inspection of marine structures.
• Experience in the design and inspection of communications towers and or equipment.
• Experience in the design, inspection and maintenance of fire suppression systems.
• Experience in the design and maintenance of spill response equipment.
• Experience with the design, installation and maintenance of remote power generation equipment.
• Experience in the design, installation and maintenance of control and monitoring systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of engineering practices.
• Knowledge of construction practices.

Abilities
• Ability to use AutoCAD effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability
• Thinking Things Through
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Orientated
• Working Effectively with Others
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Sound Judgement

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

Knowledge
• Knowledge of life cycle asset management

Abilities
• Ability to complete site inspections and construction field reviews

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment
• Valid Health Canada Medical
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.
• Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.
• Willing and able to travel for up to three week periods of time to remote areas via trucks, boats and aircraft.
• Willing and able to work at heights in excess of 2.4m.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only).

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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.

Volume management tool may be used.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

This process may be used to staff similar positions in various locations of various tenures.

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.