Senior Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The immediate need is indeterminate. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary vacancies in Edmonton, Alberta.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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 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

Occupational Certification:
Certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Experience:
All essential experience merit criteria require recent* and significant** experience in one or more of the following areas: water, wastewater, schools, community buildings, roads:

Experience in review and evaluation of engineering reports including proposal evaluation.

Experience in project management of major capital projects from onset to take-over.

Experience in planning, design, development of construction contracts and implementation of civil engineering projects

Experience in providing technical and strategic advice to management and client on engineering issues.

*Recent experience is defined as experience within the last five (5) years
** Significant is defined as experience normally acquired within a period of three (3) or more years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of engineering project management practices, related to capital infrastructure programs and projects.
Knowledge of engineered systems in one or more of the following areas: water and wastewater systems, schools, community buildings, roads.
Knowledge of contract principles and practices.

Abilities:
Ability to analyze technical reports and designs for proposed projects and provide recommendations in one or more of the following areas: water and wastewater systems, schools, community buildings, roads.
Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in an environment of competing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Judgement
Initiative
Dependability
Thinking things through

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

Experience in working with various levels of government or multiple stakeholders.

Experience with alternative energy projects.

Experience with subdivision projects.

Experience in the design, operations and maintenance of municipal-type infrastructure facilities for First Nation communities.

Knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to water and wastewater treatment.

Organizational Needs:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disability.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work overtime on short notice.

Willingness and ability to travel on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel to remote areas using various modes of transportation, such as
off-road vehicles, boat and/or small aircraft.
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

Reference checks may be sought.

A interview may be administered.

A written exam may be administered.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Achieving a representative workforce has been identified as an organizational need in the merit criteria, and may be applied in this appointment process.

Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to a position, however, a person may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is nonetheless desirable and may be a deciding factor for the staffing of some positions.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Education, Occupational Certification, and Experience) WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

Proof of education will be required. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Please note that resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the screening question. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Depending on the number of applicants, needs and/or plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, asset selection, random selection and/or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates and/or determining which candidates will continue in the staffing process. Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.