Engineer – Power Systems

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Assessment accommodation

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group. An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

The Canada Energy Regulator works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 500 employees.

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Reporting to a Group Leader in the Pipeline Integrity Team of the Field Operations Business Unit, the Engineer will provide support on the Board’s regulatory oversight with respect to the authorization and operation of international power lines (IPL) and pipelines. The incumbent is expected to review complex applications for the construction and operation of IPLs; review electrical engineering aspects of the pipeline applications; carry out activities related to reliability matters of power systems in Canada and in the United States; participate in the planning and implementation of compliance verification activities; investigate incidents involving CER regulated facilities; maintain a current knowledge of relevant sections of the CSA standards applicable to electrical facilities, electrical power lines, pipeline integrity and NERC electricity reliability standards, the Board’s regulations and the CER Act; give presentations and write reports, briefing notes following assessments, investigations, inspections, audits. The Engineer will be expected to obtain Inspection Officer (IO) designation, conduct field inspections, audits, or site visits on a regular basis, which may be in remote areas.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

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 recognized university with a degree in electrical, mechanical, electronic or any related engineering field having background in electrical power systems and or other engineering specialty areas related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification: Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in any Canadian province or territory.

Experience:

E1 *Comprehensive - recent engineering experience working in electric power systems:
• Electrical transmission system
• Electrical Distribution system

E2 Recent experience working in a team environment or on project working groups.

* Comprehensive – technical involvement in all phases of the work at an intermediate level including scoping and detailed design, implementation, and operational and/or specialist expertise in key components of the work. Technical coach and resource to team members.
*Recent- within the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork - Proficiency level: Apply
• Seeks opportunities to provide leadership.
• Seeks out and accepts stretches and challenges
• Develops business and professional relationships outside the CER with a range of parties.

OC2 Process & Project Management – Proficiency level: Apply
• Independently organizes, prioritizes and schedules own work activities and, when appropriate, that of others in the group.
• Able to manage multiple files concurrently.

OC3 Written Communication - Proficiency level: Apply
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients in writing.
• Clearly articulates complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences in writing.

OC4 Oral Communication - Proficiency level: Apply
• Verbally communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively with co-workers and clients
• Presents technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

OC5 CER’s Unique Regulatory Context - Proficiency level: Apply
• Applies regulatory knowledge; may participate in review of guidelines, regulations and standards.
• Keeps abreast of technical issues and communicates how they might impact business decisions.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Application Assessment - Proficiency level: Apply/Guide
• Able to assess the effectiveness of technical designs and system planning in the bigger picture that includes reliability, public interest, economics and environmental protection.
• Integrates understanding of industry practices and technical knowledge to assess the suitability of designs, plans and techniques.
• Provides sound rationale for recommendations

TC2 Investigative Methods - Proficiency level: Apply/Guide
• Incorporates understanding of consequences from potential failures;
• Identifies, evaluates and recommends possible mitigation options and undertakes implementation where appropriate.

Competency Level Definitions

Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.

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

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 Experience in investigation and analysis of electrical faults and recommending mitigation measures
AQ2 Experience inspecting electrical distribution system for pipeline facilities and/or electrical transmission system

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities

Information on employment equity

Preference may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as *Aboriginal Persons and/or Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-09 position is similar to a EN-ENG-03 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: your application, written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: Effective (01/Nov/2017) NEB-09, $82,074 to $99,852 (subject to revision)

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• annual market allowance (which applies only to specified operational positions) applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments .
• The Collective Agreement between the CER and PIPSC expired on 31 October 2018. Please note that all provisions – including the allowances remain in place until a new agreement has been signed and implemented.

6. Terms of Employment: This position has been allocated and applies to the bargaining unit represented by the CER Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.
Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

8. Job Development Ladder: This position is part of a job development ladder and future promotion may occur upon successful completion of the training and development requirements and provided they meet the merit criteria and conditions of employment for each level of the job development career ladder without an advertised staffing process.

9. Organization Future Needs: The CER is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: *Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities.

We encourage Aboriginal persons to self-identify as preference may be given to this Employment Equity Group.

*An Aboriginal person is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit. North American Indians or members of a First Nation include treaty, status or registered Indians, as well as non-status and non-registered Indians. Please note that you will be required to complete an Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form.

10. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW

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.