Senior Project Engineer

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Work environment

Integrated Technical Services (ITS) is a dynamic organization within the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), with the mandate to deliver technical services and solutions in order to ensure that the CCG’s varied physical assets are capable, reliable and available to deliver CCG Programs to Canadians.
The Marine Engineering (ME) Branch within ITS was created to enhance the CCG’s ability to plan, manage, execute and report on vessel maintenance as well as providing technical expertise across the country to the CCG marine engineering community. We are a national team of project managers, engineers, technologists, technicians and support staff working to support all marine engineering aspects in our current fleet and future developments.
Engineers within the ME branch provide technical engineering support related to naval architectural, marine/mechanical, and electrical systems and equipment to the regions, fleet, and other branches and directorates within the CCG. This technical support includes developing conceptual designs for the modification of existing ships, developing and evaluating technical solutions for modifications to existing equipment and systems, investigating and evaluating new and innovative technologies, developing national technical standards, providing life cycle maintenance support for equipment, and conducting technical investigations related to marine equipment and systems.


The Canadian Coast Guard (an agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) is looking for new talent. Do not miss your chance to make a real difference in the lives of Canadians.

Still not convinced to apply?

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as an employer of choice through several awards?
→ Canada’s Top employers for Young People (2019);
→ Canada’s Best Employers according to Forbes (2018).

Did you know that we also have a real impact on the lives of Canadians? On a typical day, its workforce:
→ Saves 8 humans lives;
→ Answers 1,127 radio communications;
→ Responds to 5 environmental pollution reports;
→ And so much more!

Watch these videos to see what awaits you at the Canadian Coast Guard:
→ DFO and CCG: Our department, your department: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_CKQ9XKGXk
→ We are the Canadian Coast Guard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdsWxgd0c9g

Are you looking for an organization that:
→ Focuses on its employees' creativity and their professional development;
→ Has a rich and diverse range of career opportunities; and
→ Is a respectful workplace that celebrates diversity in all its genres?

If you're looking for new and rewarding challenges, do not waste another second and submit your application to join one of the most dynamic organization in the Federal Public Service.

We'll see you on-board!

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures, security profiles and linguistic/language requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada/Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 A:

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.

STREAM B:

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering.

Degree equivalency

ALL STREAMS:

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

- Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).

EXPERIENCE:

ALL STREAMS:

- Considerable** experience producing and evaluating engineering drawings and technical reports.

- Experience coordinating and reviewing the work of other engineers or engineering technologists.

STREAM A – MECHANICAL ENGINEER:

- Considerable** and recent* experience providing a range of mechanical engineering services related to the design, construction or maintenance of mechanical equipment and mechanical systems.

STREAM B – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

- Considerable** and recent* experience in the provision of a range of electrical engineering related to the design, construction or maintenance of electrical equipment and electrical systems.

Definitions:

*Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.

**Considerable experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least seven (7) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION:

STREAM A - MECHANICAL ENGINEER:

- Graduation with a postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering.

STREAM B - ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

- Graduation with a postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical engineering, option electrical power, power electronics, power systems or similar.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

ALL STREAMS:

- Experience working on marine equipment and systems in the marine environment.

- Experience with the application of commonly accepted practices for the maintenance, overhaul or repair of ships and ship systems.

- Experience coordinating tasks and activities in a multi-disciplinary team.

- Experience working in or with government procurement.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

All STREAMS:

- Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

STREAM A – MECHANICAL ENGINEER:

- Knowledge of the principles and theories of mechanical engineering.

- Knowledge of life-cycle management principles and practices for mechanical equipment and systems.

STREAM B – ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

- Knowledge of the principles and theories of electrical engineering.

- Knowledge of electrical machines (motors, generators, transformers), DC and AC drives and frequency converters, low and medium voltage electrical power distribution equipment such as circuit breakers, contactors, motor control centers, moulded case circuit breakers, power quality, electrical protection equipment, energy storage equipment such as lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries and battery chargers, uninterruptible power supplies.

- Knowledge of life-cycle management principles and practices for electrical equipment and systems.

ABILITY:

- Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options and solutions.

- Ability to effectively explain complex technical subjects.

- Ability to effectively communicate in writing in the English language.

- Ability to effectively communicate orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Effective interpersonal skills.

- Leadership.

- Judgment.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Occasional need to travel within Canada.

- Occasional need to work overtime on short-notice.

- Physical ability to climb long ladders and enter in confined spaces aboard ships, to ride onboard ships and small boats as well as ability to access remote sites in rough terrain or mountain sides.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" 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.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND/OR via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly. Failure to respond to key
messages may result in your being eliminated from this process. Acknowledgment of receipt will not be sent.

Proof of education must be provided upon request.

FOREIGN EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) contains information on how to obtain an assessment of foreign education credentials. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the CICIC for further information: http://www.cicic.ca/en/index.aspx.

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

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.

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.