Project Support Technician

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Assessment accommodation

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1. Upload your résumé.
2. Answer the screening questions for essential and asset qualifications.

Please note that stating that the qualification has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. The applicant must provide specific examples that clearly illustrate how they meet the qualification.

Those who were successful in selection process number: 17-DFO-NFLD-EA-EFM-202370 remain within the pre-qualified pool of candidates and need not apply again. Should the candidate choose to apply on this process to update experience or other merit criteria, they must accept the results of this process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff these or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff these positions and/or similar positions on an indeterminate, specified period (term), acting, secondment/assignment, or deployment basis. Please note that there is an immediate need to staff 1 position located in St. John’s, NL.

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)

Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or other related technical discipline from a recognized institution or an acceptable combination* of education, training and/or experience.

*Acceptable combination is defined as:
Two years of post-secondary education and training in any field that relates to the position.
OR
one year of post-secondary education in a civil engineering technical field with a minimum of one years' experience in a civil engineering technical field.

Degree equivalency

Experience
E1: Recent experience* in inspecting and evaluating the condition of facilities.

E2: Recent experience* in preparing tender packages.

E3: Recent experience* in the design of structures.

E4: Recent experience* in conducting construction site inspections and monitoring contractor progress to ensure compliance with the requirements.

*Recent Experience: within the last 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of cost estimation methods.

K2: Knowledge of occupational health and safety issues as they relate to asset condition inspections and construction practices.

Abilities
A1: Ability to prioritize work activity and to meet deadlines.

A2: Ability to understand and interpret the requirements of users, provide timely advice to SCH management, and resolve unique problems.

A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Analytical Thinking

PS2: Initiative

PS3: Judgment

PS4: Effective Interpersonal Relations

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

Asset Qualifications
AEX1: Experience in preparing construction and planning drawings using design software such as AutoCAD, Eagle Point, Civil 3D, Bentley InRoads or other three dimensional software packages.

Asset Knowledge
AK1: Knowledge of codes, standards, and specifications related to marine construction.

Operational Requirements
1. Work evenings and weekends as required, sometimes on short noticed.
2. Travel as required, via automobile, aircraft and/or boat.
3. Travel to remote locations.
4. Work in a marine environment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid 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

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.