Mechanical Engineers

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Duties

1) Providing support and expertise to all phases for construction projects: Statement of Requirement (SOR) development support, concept design support, design review, construction phase support for various types of facilities and utilities;
2) Giving technical guidance, direction and support to custodians on all phases of infrastructure life cycle;
3) Developing and maintaining key internal technical policy documents including Construction Engineering Technical Orders, standards, guidelines and technical bulletin.
4) Supervise technical staff (engineers and/or technicians)

Work environment

Architecture and Engineering Services

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal property custodian and is one of the largest government employers with over 25,000 civilian (non-military) members?

Are you looking to use your professional skills in a wide variety of ways to provide engineering expertise for all sorts of infrastructure?

Then we encourage you to apply for this staffing process and bring your experience to our dynamic team as an engineer providing national-level support to over 20 Bases and Wings across Canada.

The team’s goal under the Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) is to offer high-quality, timely and responsive architecture and engineering services for the Department’s real property portfolio which includes offices, airports, secure communication facilities, ammunition storage facilities, central heating plants, specialized workshops, underground & above ground utilities, etc. This technical advice may range from informing management tasked with setting strategic departmental directions assisting Base-level personnel with specific technical challenges.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory staffing to fill positions such as Energy Manager, Mechanical Sub-section Head, Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer and Senior Specialist Mechanical Engineer.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff similar positions within DND in various locations across Canada.

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 :

- University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position as a graduate from a recognized engineering program.

Degree equivalency

- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

EXPERIENCES :

- Experience in conducting engineering studies, evaluating reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment initiatives.

- Experience in developing policies, standards or guidelines in mechanical engineering field related to building and utility infrastructure systems.

- * Significant experience in mechanical engineering design field related to building and utility infrastructure.

- Experience providing corporate-level engineering direction, expertise, advice and guidance for mechanical infrastructure and building systems.

- Experience in managing technical experts in a team environment.

*Significant Experience is defined as the experience that would normally be obtained by performing one of the activities noted for at least eight (8) years within the last fifteen (15) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :

- Knowledge of the theories and principles of mechanical engineering as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

- Knowledge of practices of mechanical engineering as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

- Knowledge of federal acts, codes, standards, policies or guidelines that apply to mechanical engineering for buildings, utilities and infrastructures.

COMPETENCIES :

- Client Service
- Mobilizes People
- Promotes Innovation and Guide Change
- Upholds Integrity and Respect
- Collaborates with Partners and Stakeholders

ABILITIES :

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to analyze and provide advice and recommendations to senior management.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :

- Judgment
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Initiative
- Dependability

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

ASSET EXPERIENCES :

- Experience in assessment, design, optimization and implementation of energy efficiency measures for buildings.

- Experience in the application of sustainability assessment rating systems in the context of building construction projects.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

- As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of the Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, aboriginal people and persons with disability.

- Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

- Required to work Overtime upon request
- Willingness and ability to travel to various Canadian Armed Forces Military Bases/wings across Canada.

Conditions of employment

- Various security requirements: Reliability, Secret etc.
- Proof of current and valid registration as a licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a Canadian provincial or territorial engineering association

Candidates must meet and maintain the above noted conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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.