Stream 1: Project Engineer / Stream 2: Senior Engineer / Stream 3: Manager, Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

Please note that one (1) or several asset qualification(s) may be used at the screening stage or at any stage during the selection process.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) or Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). These positions could be located in various locations with various linguistic profiles (English essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC) or requirements as well as tenures (term, indeterminate, assignment, secondment, acting and deployment) or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

The pool may also be used to staff positions in other federal departments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "Candidates must clearly demonstrate IN THEIR COVER LETTER how they meet ESSENTIAL and ASSETS education and experience factors listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria. We recommend to candidates to use the education/experience factors as a header and write one or two paragraphs for each, demonstrating how they meet them and citing concrete examples."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

To do this, you must proceed using the following format: Use each selection criterion chosen as the header, then explain how you respond to this qualification.

Please clearly indicate in your cover letter for which position(s) you are applying.

A) from 1 to 2 paragraphs ONLY by criterion demonstrating that you have the necessary education and experience by providing concrete, clear and detailed examples;

B) The period (s) in which you performed the functions (from month - year to month - year), and

C) The position held. For a public service experience, you must specify the group and level, for example, EN-ENG-03, EN-ENG-04 or EN-ENG-05.

The screening board members cannot and will not make assumptions about your experience. It is not enough to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties.

The résumé will be a secondary source to confirm the experience described in the cover letter.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR APPLICATION HOW YOU MEET THE PRESELECTION CRITERIA (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE), YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.

EDUCATION - ALL STREAMS:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mining engineering, geological engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

STREAM 1 ONLY (EN-ENG-03):

Experience providing engineering support such as, but not limited to, reviewing engineering or construction documents, reports, designs, drawings, or specifications.

Experience with project management principles and practices.

Experience analyzing and evaluating engineering-related issues or projects to inform technical advice and recommendations.

STREAM 2 ONLY (EN-ENG-04):

At least five (5) years of experience providing engineering support on projects.

Experience with various phases of project management of construction or engineering projects (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, or closure).

Experience analyzing and providing technical advice and recommendations to management on engineering issues or projects.

Experience collaborating with various stakeholders.

STREAM 3 ONLY (EN-ENG-05):

At least ten (10) years of experience providing engineering support on complex* projects.

Significant** experience in all phases of project management of construction or engineering projects (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure).

Significant** experience providing strategic and technical advice and recommendations to senior management on complex** engineering issues or projects.

Significant** experience collaborating with various stakeholders and establishing and maintaining partnerships.

Experience managing human (1) and financial resources (2).

*Complex refers to projects that are multidisciplinary, have multiple stakeholders, have other project dependencies, and/or are of significant value.

**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis which would normally be acquired over a period of a minimum of ten (10) years, full time.

(1) For human resources management:
Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised staff, assigned work, managed and assessed performance, implemented training and staffing plans. Applicants must also indicate the number of employees supervised.

(2) For financial resources management: Applicants must show evidence of managing a budget, either directly or indirectly. This experience is defined as responsible for financial planning or forecasting or reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications)

EDUCATION - ALL STREAMS:

Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in environmental engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Current certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification obtained from a recognized organization, such as the Project Management Institute.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES - ALL STREAMS:

Experience in contaminated sites remediation projects.

Experience in mining projects or mine closure / reclamation projects.

Experience in construction and/or engineering projects in a northern climate.

Experience working with Indigenous groups and/or northern communities.

Experience in project cost estimation.

Experience with the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (FCSAP).

Experience with northern geotechnical engineering design, principles and constraints.

Experience in the planning, design, construction, inspection and/or management of various infrastructure activities, such as earthworks/embankments, retention structures, water diversions, covers, and dams.

Experience in mining or tailings dams.

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.

Knowledge of environmental, technical, and operational challenges of construction or engineering projects in a northern climate.

Knowledge of contaminated sites in the North.

ABILITIES - ALL STREAMS:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to analyze and synthesize engineering and technical information for use by non-technical stakeholders and make recommendations.

Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.

Ability to collaborate and maintain partnerships with internal and/or external stakeholders.

STREAM 3 ONLY (EN-ENG-05):

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES - ALL STREAMS:

Demonstrates integrity and respect.

Thinking things through.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Working effectively with others.

STREAM 3 ONLY (EN-ENG-05):

Facilitate innovation and change.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess asset qualifications

KNOWLEDGE - ALL STREAMS:

Knowledge of contaminated site remediation and reclamation methods and processes.

Knowledge of the legislation and guidelines related to the management of contaminated sites in Canada.

Knowledge of geotechnical engineering design, principles and constraints.

Knowledge of mining dam design, construction, management, and closure.

Knowledge of dam safety measures.

CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
(Not essential, but preference may be given to candidates who possess the organizational needs)

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able and willing to travel.

Able and willing to work overtime, sometimes on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - or Secret Clearance

Must have a valid driver’s license (For Northwest Territories).

Medical clearance may be required for Isolated Post.

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 test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

All communications or information related to this selection process, including the application, written correspondences and telephone conversations, may be used as part of the assessment.

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.