Project Technician (anticipatory)

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** CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFIED IN SELECTION PROCESS NUMBER 19-DFO-MAR-EA-EFM-276735 NEED NOT APPLY ON THIS PROCESS. THEY WILL BE ADDED TO THE POOL OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THIS SELECTION PROCESS. IF YOU APPLIED ON PROCESS 19-DFO-MAR-EA-EFM-276735 AND WERE UNSUCCESSFUL, YOU MAY APPLY ON THIS PROCESS.**

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education, experience and other qualifications (essential and asset) by 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, when and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in your answers to the screening questions. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Key elements of this job may include:
• Provide project management services to support the delivery of SCH projects and programs (i.e. Provide technical services through the planning, design, tendering and construction phases of non-complex projects with particular emphasis on the production of sketches, inspection and testing, and on-site supervision/representation for various construction and dredging projects). Track and report on progress of own projects.
• Plan and undertake condition assessment inspections as part of the lifecycle management program to monitor the condition of the asset base and ensure the data is entered in the database.
• Perform inspections and compliance audits in support of the environmental management program and keeps environment databases up-to-date.
• Provide technical input for program, project and long-range capital planning.
• Produce tender-ready sketches and specifications for non-complex projects, in consultation with a senior project engineer or senior project technologist.
• Review and evaluate technical literature to maintain awareness of technological developments and advances.
• Control and monitor assigned materiel and financial resources.

Work environment

Small Craft Harbours is a nationwide program run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). More than 5,000 volunteers assist the program annually. It keeps the harbours that are critical to the fishing industry open and in good repair. The program operates and maintains a national system of harbours to provide commercial fish harvesters and other harbour users with safe and accessible facilities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff future permanent and/or term positions in Moncton (New Brunswick), St. George (New Brunswick), Tracadie-Sheila (New Brunswick), Antigonish (Nova Scotia), Sydney (Nova Scotia), Yarmouth (Nova Scotia) and Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island).

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 from a diploma or degree program (minimum two academic years) in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction, civil, architectural technology or related construction technology from a recognized community college or technical institute

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* experience providing project management and technical support for construction, maintenance or repairs of infrastructure
• Recent* experience managing the scope, schedule and budget during the implementation of construction and/or dredging projects
• Recent* experience conducting site inspections, monitoring progress, and inspecting the quality and phasing of the work to ensure compliance with the requirements of construction projects
• Recent* experience providing technical advice in the planning of infrastructure projects

*Recent is defined as having acquired this experience within the last five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual imperative (CBC/CBC) for positions in Moncton and Tracadie.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the principles of life cycle management of assets
• Knowledge of project management theories and practices
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation

COMPETENCIES:
• Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
• Strategic Thinking – Innovating through analysis and ideas
• Engagement – Mobilizing people, organizations and partners

ABILITIES:
• Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certification as a technology professional with one or more of the following or equivalent designations by a provincial professional organization recognized by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB): Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Certified Technician (C. Tech) and/or Applied Science Technologist (A. Sc. T)

• Experience preparing construction drawings using technical drawing software, such as AutoCAD, in both 2D and 3D modelling, in order to produce sketches and translate sometimes vague descriptions received from non-technical persons into accurate and concrete representations to produce tender sketches to industry standards. Focus is placed on the drawing and editing commands and other various tools required to produce two dimensional construction drawings using AutoCAD on a Windows platform
• Experience interpreting working drawings and plans and preparing detailed construction cost estimates for all aspects including quantity takeoffs, labour, transportation, equipment rental and leasing costs, inflationary parameters, etc. using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
• Experience preparing tender packages for competitive tender closings and the analysis of competitive quotes
• Experience negotiating and resolving disagreement or contract disputes

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and week-ends as determined by construction schedules

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must be willing to travel throughout the Region as required
• Must have the physical ability to inspect marine structures and climb ladders
• Must possess a valid provincial 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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard recognizes and values the important contribution volunteer work offers in developing employees' experience, skills, etc., as well as enriching our organization and communities. Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. 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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

All communication related to this process could be used to assess qualifications, including ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

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.