Project Technician

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

Small Craft Harbours is a nationwide program run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). More than 5,000 volunteers assist the program annually. It keeps the harbours that are critical to the fishing industry open and in good repair. The program operates and maintains a national system of harbours to provide commercial fish harvesters and other harbour users with safe and accessible facilities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one permanent position in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff future positions in Antigonish and Dartmouth, and Sydney Nova Scotia, in Charlottetown PEI and in Moncton and Tracadie-Sheila New-Brunswick. This process may also be used to staff future opportunities of various tenures within Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Gulf and Maritimes Regions.

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 from a post-secondary program (minimum two academic years) in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction, civil, architectural technology or related construction technology from a recognized community college or technical institute

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Recent* experience providing project management and technical support for construction, maintenance or repairs of infrastructure
- Recent* and significant** experience managing the scope, schedule and budget during the implementation of construction, maintenance or repairs of infrastructure
- Recent* and significant** experience conducting site inspections, monitoring progress, and inspecting the quality and phasing of the work to ensure compliance with the requirements of construction projects
- Recent* experience providing technical advice in the planning of infrastructure projects

*Recent is defined as having acquired this experience within the last five (5) years.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a one (1) year period.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential (Yarmouth)
Various (other locations)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the principles of life cycle management of assets
- Knowledge of project management theories and practices
- Knowledge of the key regulatory and environmental processes required in the implementation of construction projects
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation

KEY COMPETENCIES
- Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
- Strategic Thinking – Innovating through analysis and ideas
- Engagement – Mobilizing people, organizations and partners

ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to communicate in writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

- Certification as a technology professional with one or more of the following or equivalent designations by a provincial professional organization recognized by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB): Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Certified Technician (C. Tech) and/or Applied Science Technologist (A. Sc. T)

- Experience preparing construction drawings using technical drawing software, such as AutoCAD, in both 2D and 3D modelling, in order to produce sketches and translate sometimes vague descriptions received from non-technical persons into accurate and concrete representations to produce tender sketches to industry standards. Focus is placed on the drawing and editing commands and other various tools required to produce two dimensional construction drawings using AutoCAD on a Windows platform
- Experience interpreting working drawings and plans and preparing detailed construction cost estimates for all aspects including quantity takeoffs, labour, transportation, equipment rental and leasing costs, inflationary parameters, etc., using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Experience preparing tender packages for competitive tender closings and the analysis of competitive quotes
- Experience negotiating and resolving disagreements or contract disputes

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
- In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to membership in one of the designated employment equity groups (Women, Visible Minorities, Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with Disabilities)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as determined by construction schedules

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Must be willing to travel throughout the Region as required
- Must have the physical ability to inspect marine structures and climb ladders
- Must possess a valid provincial driver's license

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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

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.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

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.