ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

Update: ***EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE***

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

All testing and interviews will take place in Sarnia, ON and Québec, QC. Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected.

Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Duties

Acting as technical expert/authority, provision of technical advice to Production, other groups within Integrated Technical Services (ITS) and clients within Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) both regionally and nationally on electronics and informatics assets. Specialized knowledge is used to make recommendations to colleagues, clients and senior management on the technical, regulatory and financial feasibility of the engineering aspect of electronics and informatics equipment and system replacement and modification proposals, as well as for the addition of new systems. This position is expected to develop documentation such as technical specifications and statements of work, standards, procedures, feasibility studies, installation specifications and engineering documents that govern the design, procurement, installation, maintenance and disposal of the Department's electronics and informatics assets.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff one (1) position in Sarnia (ON).

This pool may also be used to staff identical or similar positions in Québec (QC) and Sarnia (ON) for various tenures, various language requirements and various security requirements which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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

ED1- A secondary school diploma AND the completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative.

The employer-approved alternative is as follows:
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

Note:
Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject OR having achieved the Canadian Forces developmental period 2 (DP2) in the field of communication, radar, sonar, or navigational systems.

*Experience means five (5) years of on-the-job technical training and experience in repairs and installation of modems, landlines, navigational, communication, radars and/or sonar equipment

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EXP1- Recent* and significant** experience in the installation or maintenance of shipboard or land-based naval electronics or informatics systems and/or shore based navigation or communication electronics systems.

EXP2- Recent* and significant** experience planning work involving multi-disciplinary teams.

EXP3- Recent* and significant** experience providing advice and guidance to clients concerning maintenance or installation of marine electronic equipment, systems used for navigation, communications or informatics.

EXP4- Experience managing multiple projects.

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

** Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of approximately (3) years.

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

EDUCATION

AED1- Graduation with a degree from a recognized University in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

AED2- Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized University in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AEXP1- Recent* and significant** experience in the installation and maintenance of Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) systems.

AEXP2- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on Canadian Coast Guard marine electronics or land-based communication electronics.

AEXP3- Successful completion of the Canadian Coast Guard MELDEV (Marine Electronic Development) program.

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

**Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of more than three (3) years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1- Knowledge of configuration management.
K2- Knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part 2.
K3- Knowledge of the theories and principles of life cycle management.

COMPETENCIES

C1- Communication
C2- Thinking Skills
C3- Service Orientation

ABILITIES

A1- Ability to interpret diagrams and technical drawings of complex systems, analyze issues and establish diagnostic.
A2- Ability to work under pressure.
A3- Ability to communicate in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1- Initiative
PS2- Dependability

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift objects weighing 20 kg or less.
Willingness and ability to work in an operational environment, including the need to work overtime and on weekends.
Willingness and ability to travel by various modes of transportation (e.g. boat, automobile, plane, helicopter, etc.) and perform work at remote sites and/or on vessels at sea.
Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods for general duties and for training purposes. Travel could be required outside the regional area.
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Health Canada scientific field III medical.
Not be susceptible to claustrophobia (confined spaces) or fear of heights, climbing towers and ships mast.

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.

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.