Engineer, Various Positions

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Assessment accommodation

Wainwright EN-ENG 4 position under review – proposed EN-ENG 5

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 2 indeterminate Project Engineers and 1 indeterminate Energy Efficiency Engineer in Edmonton, AB as well as 1 indeterminate Engineering Officer in Wainwright, AB.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

• 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.
• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

EX01: Recent* and significant** experience working in a multi-discipline engineering environment, reviewing, preparing and accepting engineering plans and drawings.

EX02: Recent* and significant** experience in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment or systems for buildings. (essential for Energy Efficiency Engineer position only)

EX03: Recent* and significant** experience in delivering project programs while managing a given budget, scope and timelines

* Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last five (5) years.

** Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis, for the experience factor in question, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

AEX01: Experience working within the DND infrastructure and environment community.
AEX02: Experience in supervision*.
AEX03: Experience in energy audit processes including interpreting and implementing the results of the audits.
AEX04: Experience in writing technical specifications and in reading and interpreting building design drawings.
AEX05: Experience in the appraisal of energy efficiency measures for buildings using recognized energy simulation software.
AEX06: Experience with BOMA BEST, LEED, or equivalent.
AEX07: Experience in building energy metering including International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP).
AEX08: Experience in current best practices in regards to building envelope energy improvement
AEX09: Experience in assessing the potential application of renewable energy technologies
AEX10: Experience in promoting and conducting educational and behavioral change initiatives
AEX11: Experience working in a military environment

*Supervision is defined as having the authority to assign work, to assess performance and to take appropriate corrective measures when necessary, for a sustained period of time (ideally over one performance cycle, i.e. approximately one year).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of project management, proposal development and coordination of activities related to real property.

K2: Knowledge of applicable federal and provincial regulations applicable to the delivery of engineering services.

K3: Knowledge of facilities maintenance

ABILITIES:
A01: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

A02: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A03: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A04: Ability to provide advice and recommendations to management on technical facilities planning and engineering issues

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS01: Demonstrating integrity and respect

PS02: Thinking things through

PS03: Working effectively with others

PS04: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Travel may be required
Overtime may be required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must maintain a valid driver’s license without restrictions

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.

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.