Engineering Technologist / Technical Maintenance Planner Coordinator

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Assessment accommodation

The positions we are looking to fill are:
- Engineering Technologist (Stream 1)
- Technical Maintenance Planner Coordinator (Stream 2)

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in Victoria, BC. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis.

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

Stream 1
• Graduation with a diploma or degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Eligible for registration as an AScT or P.Eng in British Columbia

Stream 2
• Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or possession of a Red Seal trade certificate

Degree equivalency

Experience

All Streams
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in the field respective of education.
• Experience in project planning and coordination
• Experience engaging with numerous stakeholders to advance a project

Stream 1
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD to prepare engineering drawing packages.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

All Streams
• Knowledge of life cycle asset management.
• Knowledge of engineering practices.
• Knowledge of construction practices.

Abilities

All Streams
• Ability to complete site inspections and construction field reviews
• Ability to complete cost/benefit analyses and provide recommendations to management
• Ability to use MS Excel and Word programs effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability

All Streams
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-orientated
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Sound judgement

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

Asset Education

• Graduation with a diploma (minimum two years) in Geographic Information Systems from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience within the last five years in manipulating, processing, and analyzing geospatial data using ArcGIS and ArcSDE
• Experience in surveying and preparing layouts
• Experience collaborating with engineers in the creation of drawing / work packages
• Experience in planning, hiring consultants, managing contracts, and monitoring contractors
• Experience working on projects involving Indigenous peoples of Canada
• Experience in the design and inspection of communications towers and or equipment
• Experience in the design, inspection and maintenance of fire suppression systems
• Experience with the design, installation and maintenance of remote power generation equipment
• Experience in the design, installation and maintenance of control and monitoring systems

Asset Abilities

• Ability to analyze information from various sources and incorporate into a productive work plan.
• Ability to use AutoCAD effectively

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance
• Valid Health Canada Medical
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice
• Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea
• Willing and able to travel for up to three week periods of time to remote sites via trucks, boats and aircraft
• Willing and able to work at heights in excess of 2.4m

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

All job applications must be submitted using the www.canada.ca/government-jobs website. No application will be accepted by email.

Candidates will be communicated with via e-mail. In your application, please include the e-mail address that you wish to use for communication purposes throughout this recruitment initiative. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail account on a regular basis.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy. Indicate in full detail if you possess any of the asset qualifications in your application.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of all education and occupational certifications.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.