Anticipatory - Project Engineer **Amendment to Closing Date**

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

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience qualifications in their application. Please note that you must provide examples that illustrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION. It should also be noted that Knowledge, Ability** and Personal Suitability criteria will not be part of the initial screening process and thus, there is no need to address these factors in your application.
**The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed throughout this selection process. Any written correspondence you have throughout this process, e.g. your application, email correspondence, etc. may be used to evaluate this qualification.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the candidate/individual to be appointed; therefore applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet any of these factors.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process, and used to staff permanent and temporary vacancies, of various tenures, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours, in Winnipeg, MB, and Burlington, ON.

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)

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

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada OR registered as an engineer in training in Canada (candidate must be registered prior to appointment).

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.

Recent* experience working in a multidisciplinary design environment related to construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Candidate must have had responsibility for at least 2 of the following (engineering design calculations, construction drawings, writing of technical specifications, cost estimates).
Recent* experience in contract administration and managing technical consultants and contractors.
Experience in evaluating engineering reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment or rehabilitation initiatives.
Experience in project management.
Experience in the use of AutoCAD.
Experience in providing technical advice and recommendations to senior engineers on engineering issues.
Experience in consulting with external stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

*Recent experience is understood to mean within the past three (3) years.

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

English essential
Language proficiency will be assessed by the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques and practice.
Knowledge of the principles of contracting.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions.

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Values and Ethics
Strategic Thinking
Action Management
Judgement

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

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 leading design projects in a civil engineering environment.
Certification as a Project Management Professional.
Experience in the inspection of civil infrastructure.
Experience managing construction projects related to marine structures.
Experience conducting environmental assessments related to construction projects.
Experience conducting topographic surveys with GPS survey equipment.
Experience conducting bathymetric surveys.
Experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able 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.
Willing and able to work overtime.

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

Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Top down selection may be applied at any point in the assessment process.

Candidates must meet each essential qualification in order to be appointed to the position.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line, are asked to contact us toll free at 1-800-645-5605 and press '0' for assistance.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

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.