Project Engineer

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Intent of the process

The immediate needs is to replace on a temporary basis for one year a position in North Vancouver.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar EN-ENG-03 positions with different tenures (specified period, indeterminate, assignment, secondment, acting), various linguistics profiles and various security clearance requirements within Environment and Climate Change Canada in North Vancouver only.

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 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering or environmental engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1. Experience working in collaboration with governments, industry or non-governmental organizations, on environmental issues.
EX2. Experience assessing the environmental impacts of wastewater effluents.
EX3. Experience in the analysis of technologies and processes used to reduce or control the releases of pollutants in the environment.
EX4. Experience in gathering and analyzing technical data and making recommendations in various formats, including presentations and reports.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1. Knowledge of engineering processes and technologies related to wastewater treatment and collection systems.
K2. Knowledge of dispersion modelling practices and parameters.
K3. Knowledge of water quality monitoring and assessment.
K4. Knowledge wastewater effluent regulations.

ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to analyze and summarize scientific and technical information and make recommendations.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1. Judgment
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Effective interpersonal relationships

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION - EDUCATION
AE1. Graduation with a master degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with Specialization in a field relevant to the position.

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

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE
AEx1. Experience in preparation and review of project documents such as technical reports, terms of reference, and statements of work.
AEx2. Experience modelling wastewater treatment plant discharges.
AEx3. Experience using MIKE modelling software.
AEx4. Experience with water quality monitoring programs.
AEx5. Experience working in the field of shellfish resource.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Willing and able to travel within Canada and worldwide (by car, train and plane).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Please note that your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed using your application responses.

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

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.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference check.

Only online applications will be accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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/.

Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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

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.