Project Officer

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

As a project officer with the Facilities and Accommodations unit, you will be part of a team responsible for coordinating various operational and maintenance services (i.e. inspections, repairs, service contracts) for DFO facilities located in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick such as lighthouses, offices, laboratories, search and rescue stations, fish hatcheries and fishways. There will also be opportunities on occasion to travel by helicopter to our island lighthouse properties! You will have the opportunity to work closely with various DFO and Coast Guard program staff housed at these facilities and learn about the exciting work done by DFO and CCG!

Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018) and, for the third year in a row, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Learn a little more about the benefits of working for us below!

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!

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Intent of the process

This selection process will initially be used to staff one anticipatory indeterminate (permanent) position in Dartmouth, NS. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to fill similar positions of various tenures and security requirements.

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 from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Building Systems, Civil Engineering, Electrical, Industrial Mechanics, Architectural or another field related to the design, operation or maintenance of facilities OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience maintaining or coordinating the maintenance or repair of facilities or small renovation projects in an institutional setting (e.g. government building, laboratory, hospital, school, etc.).

Experience completing inspections of facilities or buildings for the purpose of identifying deficiencies and maintenance requirements or recommendations for repairs.

Experience writing technical documents such as requests for proposals, scopes/statements of work, specifications or conceptual designs for the provision of contracted services.

Experience managing projects including maintaining files, monitoring budgets and managing consultants or contractors.

Experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with clients, consultants or contractors.

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

EXPERIENCE:

Experience developing and implementing a facility preventative maintenance program.

Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Experience in participating in Building Condition Assessments.

Experience using AutoCAD software.

Experience in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.

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 prioritize and deliver multiple tasks while under tight deadlines.
Ability to gather and consider relevant information and recommend solutions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Initiative
Reliability
Thinking things through
Effective Interpersonal Skills

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Requirement to travel throughout assigned territory within the Maritime Provinces. Helicopter travel may be required on occasion.
Requirement to work on a standby/overtime basis when 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

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

Please note that various methods of assessment may be used such as interviews, tests, validation of behavioural competencies, 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, 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.