Junior Project Engineer / Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

Applicants must provide in their application concrete examples on how they meet the essential education and experience criteria and that they are within the area of selection.
Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.

This process consists of two streams:
• Stream 1: Junior Project Engineer (ENG-02)
• Stream 2: Engineer (ENG-03)

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and will be used to staff similar positions at the same group and level, with various linguistic requirements, on an indeterminate or temporary basis within Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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)

Education

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Experience in identifying the needs of users and other stakeholders, and developing software based on those sets of needs.
Experience in writing technical documents related to software design and development.
Recent* and significant** experience in developing and maintaining software applications and interacting with backend databases.

ENG-03 only
Experience in analyzing an IT environment to detect critical deficiencies and suggest enhancement solutions.
Experience in analyzing industry and technological trends to identify impact on enterprise architecture.

Note:
Recent* and significant** experience means one or more years of work experience within the last five years (ENG-02)
Recent* and significant** experience means three or more years of work experience within the last five years (ENG-03)

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

Asset Qualifications
Education

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Degree from an accredited university or significant courses in hydrological or hydraulic engineering or science

Degree equivalency

Experience:

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Experience in analyzing large amount of data using statistical tools and drawing conclusions
Experience in the acquisition, analysis, and processing of water quantity data

ENG-03 only
Experience in project management including planning, coordinating, implementing and reporting on results

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Knowledge of emerging technologies and software development trends

ENG-03 only
Knowledge of the requirements, challenges and best practices for data sharing

Abilities:

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to work under pressure

ENG-3 only
Ability to analyze engineering or scientific information
Ability to develop approaches to solving engineering/technical problems

Personal Suitability:

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Analytical thinking
Adaptability
Results oriented
Effective interpersonal skills

ENG-03 only
Dependability
Client Focus

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

Knowledge

ENG-02 & ENG-03
Knowledge of technologies related to environmental data communication and data management
Knowledge of channel flow hydraulics and hydrology

Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel for meetings, workshops or conferences within Canada and internationally

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

The Ability to communicate in writing will be assessed using your answers to the screening questions AND at the written exam.

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

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.