Project Engineer

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The Canadian Coast Guard (an agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) is looking for new talent. Do not miss your chance to make a real difference in the lives of Canadians.

Still not convinced to apply?

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as an employer of choice through several awards?
→ Canada’s Top employers for Young People (2020);
→ Canada’s Best Employers according to Forbes (2018).

Did you know that we also have a real impact on the lives of Canadians? On a typical day, its workforce:
→ Saves 8 humans lives;
→ Answers 1,127 radio communications;
→ Responds to 5 environmental pollution reports;
→ And so much more!

Watch these videos to see what awaits you at the Canadian Coast Guard:
→ DFO and CCG: Our department, your department: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_CKQ9XKGXk
→ We are the Canadian Coast Guard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdsWxgd0c9g

Are you looking for an organization that:
→ Focuses on its employees' creativity and their professional development;
→ Has a rich and diverse range of career opportunities; and
→ Is a respectful workplace that celebrates diversity in all its genres?

If you're looking for new and rewarding challenges, do not waste another second and submit your application to join one of the most dynamic organization in the Federal Public Service.

We'll see you on-board!

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Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to immediately staff an Electrical Project Engineer position. There is also an anticipatory requirement to staff an Electronic Project Engineer.
A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures and security requirements which may vary according to the position being staffed at Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

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 with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical or electronic engineering.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Eligibility for certification as an Engineering Intern (EIT) or a Professional Engineer in Canada.

EXPERIENCE :
-Recent* and significant** experience in electrical engineering related to the design, construction or maintenance of electrical power distribution and generation systems, electronic communication, navigation or scientific systems or system control.
-Recent* experience in the production of engineering studies.

DEFINITIONS:
* Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
** Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCES :
- Recent* experience in design assessment of ship equipment and systems.
- Recent* experience in the design of diesel generator powered electrical systems.
- Recent* experience in the design of communication, navigation, system control for ships and marine scientific systems.
- Recent* experience applying Canadian and International rules and regulations pertaining to the design, construction and operation of ships and ship systems.

DEFINITION :
Recent* experience is defined as experience generally acquired in the past five (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of principles of electrical engineering related to the design, construction or maintenance of electrical power distribution and generation systems or electronic communication or navigation or scientific systems or system control.
- Knowledge of Canadian and provincial rules and regulations pertaining to the electrical or electronic design and construction.

ABILITIES :
- Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions.
- Ability to effectively explain complex technical subjects.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

COMPETENCIES :
- Values and ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
- Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas
- Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners
- Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - The department is responsible for the security clearance process. This factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
- Willingness and ability to travel within Canada (and abroad), (including travel by car, rail and air).
- Must be able and available to go to sea in ships under trial.

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 written exam may be administered
Interviews may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. As all of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND/OR via your PSRS account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly. Failure to respond to key
messages may result in your being eliminated from this process. Acknowledgment of receipt will not be sent.

Proof of education will be required.

FOREIGN EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) contains information on how to obtain an assessment of foreign education credentials. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the CICIC for further information: http://www.cicic.ca/en/index.aspx.

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.