Engineering Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 term position in Comox, BC. This term position will be for 14 months. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various 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 mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Significant and recent* experience providing advice to senior management on engineering-related issues.

Significant* experience directing a multi-disciplinary team.

Significant and recent* experience in construction project or program management through all stages of project delivery including business case analyses, risk management, financial management, design reviews, stakeholders engagement and contract management.

Experience managing multiple construction projects concurrently.

* Significant experience is defined as the depth of experience associated with the execution of a diverse range of complex activities that are normally acquired over a period of five years. This includes the extent, depth, complexity and diversity of tasks and cases and the degree of autonomy from those activities. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their roles and responsibilities relating to the experience.

* Recent means in the last five years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of current construction project management standards, codes and acts.

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

• Effective Interpersonal Relationships skills
• Human Resource Management
• Judgement
• Leadership
• Dependability

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

Master’s degree in engineering, architecture, facility management, project management or other relevant field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Certification in Canada as a project manager or facilities manager from a recognized organization.

Certified as a professional engineer in the province of British Columbia.

Experience applying Treasury Board policies as a program or project manager in a multi-disciplinary construction engineering environment.

Experience managing contracts within Treasury Board policies.

Experience developing and implementing energy management and conservation measures in a real property environment.

Experience directing consultant teams and construction contractors.

Experience overseeing and proving engineered construction drawings and specifications.

Knowledge of quality assurance management techniques and principles.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to climb ladders, work from heights and enter enclosed spaces while visiting work sites.

Willing and able to travel – note: this position may require a valid Canadian driver’s licence or mobility normally associated with a driver’s license.

Willing and able to work occasional overtime on short notice.

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

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.