Senior Project Engineer

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

Candidates must answer screening questions by clearly demonstrating how they meet essential qualifications relative to education and experience, and asset qualifications, if applicable. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described, however comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

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 selection process is to staff one (1) permanent English essential position in Antigonish, NS. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions of various tenures and language requirements in Moncton, NB and Dartmouth, NS.

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 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering, or other engineering specialty relevant to the requirements of the position

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
- Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada (The term "eligibility" for certification or membership in a professional association means that a candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements with respect to degrees, examinations, experience, etc. without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership)

EXPERIENCE
- Recent* and significant** experience in the planning, design, and construction of structural civil infrastructure
- Recent* and significant** experience in contract administration and managing technical consultants and contractors
- Experience in the preparation and evaluation of engineering reports, analysis of results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment and rehabilitation initiatives
- Experience in consulting with external stakeholders and regulatory agencies
- Experience managing financial and human resources

* Recent experience is understood to mean within the past eight (8) years
** Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities over a minimum of five (5) years

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

Various language requirements
Antigonish and Dartmouth - English Essential
Moncton - Bilingual Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Project management methodologies, techniques and practice
- Knowledge of the principles of contracting
- Knowledge of federal statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the development and implementation of civil construction projects

COMPETENCIES
- Achieve results
- Collaboration with partners and stakeholders
- Uphold integrity and respect

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

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification as a Project Management Professional
- Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of harbour structures, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities
- Experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Willingness to travel, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.)
- Possession of a valid driver's license
- Requirement to work overtime
- Must have the physical ability to inspect marine structures and climb ladders

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.

- Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed throughout the selection process.

- Depending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores may be used.
Selon le nombre de candidats, des stratégies de gestion du volume telles que la sélection au hasard, la sélection descendante et/ou les notes de passage pourraient être appliquées.

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.