PROJECT ENGINEER (ANTICIPATORY)

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

TIPS FOR APPLICANTS: When answering the screening questions ensure that you provide complete and thorough details of your experience. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each Experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.

Work environment

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is always looking for talented and skilled individuals to join our team. Our success lies in a dynamic workforce that strives for excellence and innovation. Are you looking for an environment that offers many challenges with the opportunity to work on high profile issues? If you wish to contribute significantly by sharing your expertise, knowledge and initiative in the achievement of government priorities, we may have the job opportunity for you.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions within Environment and Climate Change Canada in the National Capital Region, with various tenures, various language requirements and profiles, various security requirements, various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical, automotive, electrical, mechatronic engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in planning and implementing test projects.
• Experience in analyzing and presenting engineering data.
• Experience in the development of specifications and designs for specialized test equipment.
• Experience in the implementation of computer control systems.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

⟣ Asset Qualifications ⟢
• Experience in the measurement of emission samples
• Experience in testing vehicles and engines
• Experience developing computer controlled automation systems

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of environmental issues associated with the transportation industry
• Knowledge of quality control management
• Knowledge of technologies related to prevention and control of pollutants releases from the transportation sector
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety

ABILITIES:
• Ability to develop and analyze scientific data and make recommendations
• Ability to develop designs for specialized test instrumentation
• Ability to plan and organize engineering studies
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Working effectively with others

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

⟣ Asset Qualifications ⟢
• Knowledge of testing protocols for vehicles and engines
• Knowledge feedback control of dynamic systems
• Knowledge of procedural programming for data acquisition
• Ability to trouble shoot computer based automation systems

Conditions of employment

CONDITONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• TRAVEL: Candidate is willing to obtain a valid passport and travel to Canadian and US locations.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Enhanced Reliability.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed. Our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Qualifications will be assessed by a variety of tools and methods. Therefore, a written exam, an interview, reference checks or other assessment methods may be used in this process. Candidates are expected to make a reasonable effort to make themselves available for assessments as scheduled.

Please note that any information provided through this selection process may be considered in the assessment of any of the essential and asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at http://www.cicic.ca for further information.

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.