Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist III and IV

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent, for this anticipatory process, is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for EG-03 and EG-04 Mechanical Design Technologist positions in the Ocean Engineering and Technology Section, Science Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Maritimes Region. These anticipatory positions will be staffed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on a temporary or permanent basis.

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)

EDUCATION (EG-03 and EG-04)
- One of the following:
o Graduation from a University program in Mechanical Engineering
o Graduation from a Community College program in Mechanical Design Technology
or
o An acceptable combination of education (minimum of secondary school graduation), training, or apprenticeship, in combination with work-related experience, related to mechanical engineering or mechanical design that totals at minimum three years. This may include military training programs or formal work-related training programs, certifications, or designations, and/or applied work-related experience related to mechanical engineering or mechanical design technology, as examples.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (EG-03 and EG-04)
- Minimum 3-years of work experience working independently or under the direction of mechanical and/or electronic engineers, or other similar types of project leaders, applying mechanical design principles to solve marine-related mechanical design problems

- Experience leading or contributing to the design and assembly of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or electro-hydraulic equipment, including the performance of complex calculations in support of mechanical design projects

- Experience using two-dimensional (2D) and/or three-dimensional (3D) solid modeling software and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software
- Experience using computer-based software (e.g., email, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations) in support of work-related tasks and communications
- Experience researching, selecting, and procuring materials, supplies, and/or services in support of marine-related mechanical design projects

EXPERIENCE (EG-04 only)
- Minimum 5-years of work experience working independently or under the direction of mechanical and/or electronic engineers, or other similar types of project leaders, applying mechanical design principles to solve marine-related design problems
- Experience leading the design and assembly of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or electro-hydraulic equipment, including the performance of complex calculations in support of mechanical design projects

- Experience leading multiple mechanical design projects, in a team setting, including the communication of designs to team leaders and other team members

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (EG-03 and EG-04)
- Knowledge of mechanical design principles and theory related to mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or electro-hydraulic applications for use in marine environments. This knowledge includes understanding of fundamental principles in five of the following 10 areas: stress analysis, hydraulics, hydrodynamics, pressure, heat transfer, vibration, fluids, statics, material strength, and corrosion
- General knowledge of project management approaches and strategies

ABILITIES (EG-03 and EG-04)
- Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities
- Ability to communicate in writing
- Ability to communicate orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY (EG-03 and EG-04)
- Initiative
- Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

EDUCATION
- One of the following:
• Graduation from a University program in Mechanical Engineering related to marine sciences
• Graduation from a Community College program in Mechanical Design Technology related to marine sciences;
or
• An acceptable combination of education (minimum of secondary school graduation), training, or apprenticeship, in combination with work-related experience, related to mechanical engineering or mechanical design related to marine sciences. This may include military training programs or formal work-related training programs, certifications, or designations, and/or applied work-related experience related to mechanical engineering or mechanical design technology, as examples

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience leading or contributing to the design and assembly of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or electro-hydraulic equipment design projects in support of oceanographic/marine science research programs
- Experience working in field environments, including, but not limited, at-sea on coastal and/or offshore research vessels and platforms

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
- Fisheries and Oceans 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- A valid Health Canada medical
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime
- Work at sea on research vessels for up to 4 weeks per year as required
- Valid driver’s license

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. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this 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.