Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE how you meet these qualifications by answering the online screening questions. Your responses to screening questions may be used to assess the Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. 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. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff the above-mentioned positions with a language requirement of English Essential. It may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar positions with various security levels, tenures, language requirements and linguistic profiles (English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC).

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
Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering technology or equivalent

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EXP1.* Recent experience in electrical engineering technology and practices for the installation, modification, and distribution of North American commercial grade building electrical systems and/or utilities.
EXP2. Experience in electrical design.
EXP3. Experience in using a personal computer utilizing MS office suite software applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.

*Recent experience means within 5 years

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

Occupational Certification:
OC1: First Aid
OC2: CPR
OC3: WHMIS
OC4: Fall Arrest
OC5: Aerial Lift Equipment
OC6: Confined Space Entry

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience with generator and APU systems.
AEX2: Experience with European Electrical Distribution systems and codes.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1. Knowledge of electrical engineering methods and practices used in the design and maintenance of buildings.
K2. Knowledge of applicable codes (National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and Canadian Fire Code) and regulations associated with engineering design functions.
K3. Knowledge of specialty design systems such as fire alarms, intrusion alarms, and security systems.

ABILITY
A1. Ability to design electrical distribution systems for commercial grade buildings.
A2. Ability to conduct electrical inspections.
A3. Ability to prepare estimates and specifications.
A4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A5. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1. Effective interpersonal relations
PS2. Judgement
PS3. Reliability
PS4 Results Oriented
PS5. Initiative

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

KNOWLEDGE:
AK1. Knowledge of the National Master Specification (NMS) format.
AK2. Knowledge of the NMS Edit specification software for editing specifications.
AK3. Knowledge of construction using foreign electrical systems and code (may include but not limited to: International Building Code, European Building code).
AK4. Knowledge of the National Defense Security Orders and Directives (NDSOD) pertaining to electrical systems in different level security zones.
AK5 Knowledge of energy efficient technologies and renewable energy resources technologies (solar, wind).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requirement to work overtime when required.
Requirement to travel or deploy to construction sites around the world.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This process will be used to staff the abovementioned positions with a Reliability security clearance. It may also be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar positions with various security levels (i.e. Secret, Reliability and Top Secret).

- Must be able to obtain a Canadian passport.
- Must have an Ontario Class G Driver’s License
- Must be able to obtain and retain a DND 404 Driver/Operator permit
- Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment
- Must be able to work at heights of up to 70 feet
- Must be willing and able to work in confined spaces

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

1. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
2. To facilitate the administrative process, please indicate your personal record identifier (PRI), if you are already an employee of the Federal Public Service, and your e-mail address. Please ensure that your employment status and your substantive group and level are also included.
3. All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
4. Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or role play.
5. 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.
6. The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
7. When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
8. The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on line:
-Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
-Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
-Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
-Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.
-For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.