Project Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

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

Intent of the process

This is a full-time indeterminate position in Sarnia, ON. The anticipated number of position(s) that may be staffed with this advertised process is one (1); however, a pool of qualified candidates may be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis) or in different locations.

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)

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering or some other engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

- Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada OR registered as an engineer in training in Canada (candidate must be registered prior to appointment).
The term "eligibility" for certification or membership in a professional association means that a candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements with respect to degrees, examinations, experience, etc. without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership.

- Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment related to construction or maintenance of infrastructure. Candidate must have been responsible for at least 2 of the following (engineering design calculations, construction drawings, writing of technical specifications, cost estimates, project management).
- Experience in evaluating architectural or engineering reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment or rehabilitation initiatives.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

- Effective Interpersonal Relationships
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Judgment

- Ability to manage projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

- Post-graduate studies in a field of engineering relevant to the requirements of the position.

Degree equivalency

- Experience working with AutoCAD.
- Experience in leading design projects in a civil engineering environment.
- Formal training or certification in Project Management.
- Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of harbor structures or off-shore piers, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.
- Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of towers or other telecommunications structures, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.
- Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of buildings, structures, or other civil infrastructure, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.
- Experience in the inspection of civil infrastructure.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Willingness to travel and work overtime, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.).
- Possession of a valid unrestricted driver's license.
- Willingness and ability to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.
- Willingness and ability to work remotely and with little direct supervision.

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.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice is available upon request.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.