Naval Architect

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions within various units and locations with the Department of National Defence.

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 post-secondary institution in Naval Architecture or other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in providing technical recommendations to managers, supervisors, work groups, committees or production employees.
Experience in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings
Experience writing technical engineering reports.
Experience in conducting structural calculations and/or stability calculations.
Experience in ship repair techniques

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to apply engineering principles to the support of ships and/or submarines

Personal Suitability:
Teamwork
Dependability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
Other relevant specialized education and training.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Maintain a recognized professional designation (i.e. P.Eng., EIT, PMP).

Experience:
Experience conducting shock analysis of structures or equipment employed in the marine environment.
Experience with the application of Materials Engineering practices in the marine environment.
Experience with the design and operation of marine systems such as HVAC, Fire Fighting and Lifting Appliances.
Experience with the hydrodynamics of ships or submarines.
Experience conducting ship structural analysis.
Experience in the use of a departmental business process system, such as Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or another SAP-based program.
Experience with engineering software, such as: Paramarine, General Hydrostatics, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microstation, Rhino, Polyworks, etc.
Experience in managing the operations of a multi-disciplined work group (to include engineers, technicians or draftsmen) in the conduct of technical activities.
Experience managing docking evolutions.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a represented workforce, current or future organizational needs may require consideration be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Ability to work in an open office environment and in an industrial environment.
Ability to work on and transfer to/from ships and submarines via small boat or helicopter.
Ability to travel nationally or internationally.
Ability to work in confined spaces, with heights and in high noise areas on board ships or submarines or within an industrial setting
Ability to work overtime, evenings and on weekends at short notice
This position requires leading and managing multi-functional teams in various functions such as system trials, dockings or inclining measurements

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

A random and/or topdown 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.