Project Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in Victoria, BC. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil, electrical, geotechnical, mechanical engineering or a different engineering degree specialty that is relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

All Streams
Minimum three years of engineering experience pertaining to projects in one or more of the following: project planning and design; project management and contract administration; or project construction and inspections.

Minimum one year of experience in an engineering role that involved site inspections and field reviews

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Stream 1
Minimum two years of engineering experience pertaining to the design, installation and maintenance of civil, electrical or mechanical systems.

Stream 2
Minimum two years of engineering experience pertaining to the design and construction of Radio Frequency (RF) or wireless communications systems

Knowledge
All Streams
Knowledge of engineering practices.
Knowledge of contracting practices.

Stream 2
Knowledge of RF or wireless communications systems engineering practices.

Abilities
All Streams
Ability to develop and implement engineering work plans
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability
All Streams
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action orientated
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Sound judgement

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

Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

Degree equivalency

Experience coordinating projects on remote sites with access challenges.
Experience in contracting practices with Public Services and Procurement Canada contracting groups.
Experience preparing specification packages in the National Master Specification format.
Experience in the design and review of concrete structures.
Experience in the design, inspection and maintenance of marine structures.
Experience in the design, inspection and maintenance of communication towers and associated equipment.
Experience in the programming and design of control and monitoring systems.
Experience in the design, inspection and maintenance of fire suppression systems.
Experience in coordinating engineering projects and or consultations with indigenous groups.
Experience with coordinating engineering projects and or consultations with environmental regulatory groups.
Experience in the installation of shipboard navigation electronics
Experience in the design and implementation of IP networks

Knowledge of life cycle asset management practices
Knowledge of electrical grounding and bonding practices.

Conditions of employment

Valid Health Canada Medical
Security Clearance: Reliability Status
Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.
Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.
Willing and able to travel for up to three week periods of time.
Willing and able to travel to remote areas via trucks, boats and aircraft.
Willing and able to work at heights in excess of 2.4m.

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

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.