Engineering Project Supervisor

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Duties

• Plans and manages scientific and technical projects (hydrographic data acquisition, processing, validation, management and transformation of data for production of nautical charts and related products) within one or more of the major operational functions of the CHS.
• Supervises hydrographic specialists, hydrographic technical staff and other technical support staff; assigns and monitors work, conducts performance appraisals, recommends training and development, ensures staff are provided with the necessary tools and work environment (health and safety) to complete assigned tasks.
• Manages project finances, resources and overtime, and contracts for the provision of goods and/or services; assists with the preparation of work plans and budgets.
• Provides support to CHS management as an authority in one or more knowledge areas, representing the CHS and/or region on committees and working groups; assisting in the recommendation, development, analysis and implementation of new or improved tools, systems, methodologies, or processes for the CHS.
• Supervises the ISO Quality Management responsibilities for the project, ensures quality management processes are followed, and looks for process improvements and best practices.
• Writes, presents and publishes scientific and technical papers, reports and proposals.
• Promotes the CHS and its services, products, technologies and tools through communications/presentations to client and stakeholder groups, seminars, trade shows, and conferences to increase knowledge, understanding and public awareness to support safe navigation in Canadian waters.

Intent of the process

The pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions in others locations in Canada, within others federal organizations, with various language requirements, tenures and security requirements.

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in land survey theory and practice or other related field.

OR

Eligibility* for a Land Surveyor Commission in Canada.

*Eligibility: A candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements with respect to degrees, examinations, experience, etc., without having to have obtained the actual commission.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in Geomatics/Hydrography acquired in, either, data acquisition (surveying), data transformation (chart production), data management, tidal surveying and analysis, or Technical Support.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of at least two of the following hydrographic fields: data acquisition (surveying), data transformation (chart production), data management, tidal surveying and analysis, or Technical Support.

ABILITIES
Ability to plan and manage projects.
Ability to supervise staff.
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Achieve results
Promote innovation and guide change

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in geomatics, geodesy, or Ocean Mapping.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience managing technical projects in any of the following: hydrographic surveying, marine cartography, spatial data management, technical support, or tidal surveying and analysis.
Experience implementing new systems in hydrographic surveying, marine cartography, spatial data management, technical support, or tidal surveying and analysis.
Experience operating under a recognized quality management system.
Experience developing hydrographic policy, procedures or standards.
Experience working on Hydrographic Projects.
Experience using CARIS and other Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
Experience providing advice, support and training relating to hydrographic surveying, marine cartography, spatial data management, tidal surveying and analysis, or technical support.
Experience managing a technical project budget.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to perform field work, including aboard ships and launches, for extended periods of up to several weeks per year as required.
Willingness and ability to work for substantial periods at a computer terminal
Willingness and ability to work in small aircraft and helicopters.
Willingness and ability to work in remote areas.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overtime on weekends and holidays.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
Willingness and ability to use a firearm against dangerous wildlife (for some positions)

Conditions of employment

Reliability status security clearance.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or mobility to the extent of the possession of a valid driver's license.
Medical fitness in accordance with the requirement of the position as set out by Health Canada’s Occupational Health Assessment guide.
Non-Restricted Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (NR PAL) (for some positions).

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

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ASSESSMENT
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Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications prior to being appointed to a position.

You will be asked to provide proof (original documentation will be required) of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not necessarily mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down or random selection at any stage of the process, or to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

DFO 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.

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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent to your GC Jobs account and to your e-mail. You must check your e-mail account frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please ensure your e-mail address accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will consider that you are not interested in participating in this selection process should you not respond to our communication.

When communicating with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number (21-DFO-MAR-EA-EOS-308003) in the subject field of your email.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

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SELF-DECLARING, BECAUSE YOU COUNT
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By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
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In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring (at time of application) as being a member of visible minority group or an aboriginal person or a person with a disability or a woman.

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.