Senior Engineering Technician

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Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the resulting pool will be to staff Senior Engineering Technician (EG-6) positions in Nanaimo and Terrace BC. The pool may also be used to staff similar future positions at various tenures within Fisheries and Oceans in the Pacific Region.

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)

Successful completion of an accredited Civil Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering post-secondary program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

(E1) Experience in topographic or construction surveying using total station and processing survey data.

(E2) Experience in project planning, design and cost estimating.

(E3) Experience in supervision of excavation or construction projects in or around natural water bodies.

(E4) Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or comparable software packages) for civil construction projects.

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

Eligible to be registered with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia or the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

Degree equivalency

(AE1) Experience with Real Time Kinetic Global Positioning System technology (RTK GPS).

(AE2) Experience using externally produced data sets such as lidar or photogrammetry data for project design or planning.

(AE3) Experience in forest road design or construction.

(AE4) Experience in water resource planning, design, or construction experience in rivers of British Columbia.

(AE5) Experience with Geographic Information Systems.

(AE6) Experience using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology and/or Pix4D photogrammetry software.

(AE7) Experience in fish habitat, fish habitat restoration, sediment and erosion control or fish hatchery operations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

(A1) Ability to analyze scientific or engineering plans and specifications.

(PS1) Demonstrating integrity and respect.
(PS2) Thinking things through.
(PS3) Working effectively with others.
(PS4) Showing initiative and being action-orientated.

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

• Small Boat Operators Certification
• Wilderness First Aid Certification
• ATV Operators Certification
• Environmental Monitor Training
• Swiftwater Certification
• Radio Operators Certification
• Bear Awareness Training
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification

• Must be willing and able to physically conduct difficult field work under adverse conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work variable hours outside regular normal working hours (weekends, statutory holidays) to meet field season objectives.
• Must be willing and able to travel in small crafts including boats, float planes and helicopters.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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.