Engineering Officer

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities?
We are committed to:
• Providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees (including: Flexible work schedules, Work/life balance)
• Offering a career’s worth of opportunities all in one place, to gain experience in a multitude of positions and build the career that is right for you (including: advancement and training opportunities)
• Making a difference in Canada and in operations throughout the world; and
• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

In addition, as a DND employee, you will have access to:
○ Work in a team environment
○ Comprehensive benefits (dental, medical, etc)
○ Pension
○ Job security
○ A rewarding career!

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent position in North Bay, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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 university in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, or electrical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to real property construction, operation, maintenance and repair.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
*Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

*In order to be considered ‘eligible’, you must hold an undergraduate degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) accredited program and you must be eligible to register in the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Engineering Intern (EIT) Program. Note: An applicant who graduated from a non-CEAB school is eligible to enroll in the EIT program when they are either assigned a Confirmatory Examination Program (CEP) or have completed their Specific Examination Program (SEP).

Experience:
E1 - *Recent and significant experience working in a multidisciplinary design environment related to building infrastructure.
*Recent and significant is defined as at least five (5) years’ experience within the last seven (7) years

E2 - Experience in design assessment

E3- **Recent and significant experience managing multiple construction projects concurrently greater than $100K
**Recent is defined as at least three (3) years’ experience within the last five (5) years

E4- Experience developing Statements of Requirements/Statements of Work for construction consultant teams

E5 – Experience supervising

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
AS1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally
AS2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing***

***This ability may be assessed using the Written Communication Proficiency Test (WCPT-351)

Personal Suitability:
PS1- Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2- Judgement
PS3- Leadership
PS4- Dependability
PS5- Professional Integrity

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

Occupational Certification:
AQ1 – Project Management Professional Certification

Experience:
AQ2 - Experience working in a military environment.
AQ3- Experience working at the Department of National Defence
AQ4 - Experience working in a Municipal, Provincial or Federal Engineering environment.
AQ5 - Experience managing consultants.
AQ6 - Experience producing specifications using NMS (National Masters Specifications).
AQ7 – Experience with SAP software (e.g. DRMIS)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime.
• Willingness and ability to travel for training requirements.
• May include but not limited to wearing safety boots, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, for extended periods of time.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial/territorial equivalent.
• Current and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military 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

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment at their own cost.

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.