Senior Project Technologist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Intent of the process

This process will create a pool of candidates for the Atlantic Region. The need in Greenwood, NS is immediate. Positions in Gander, Halifax and Gagetown are anticipatory.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Essential Qualifications
Education

Graduation with a degree in engineering technology/technician with a specialization related to the fields of architecture, civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.

Degree equivalency

Experiences

*Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications below may be deemed as an essential “must have” or an asset qualification “nice to have”.

EX1: *Recent experience in construction project management through all stages of project delivery

EX2: *Recent experience in managing multiple construction projects concurrently

EX3: *Recent experience in managing construction project financial resources

EX4: *Recent experience problem solving such as: problem definition, data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as interpreting construction codes, regulations, standards and technical studies in formulating a solution

EX5: *Recent experience in developing/assessing designs and/or providing technical advice in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Note :

*Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last five (5) years.

Competencies

C1: Thinking things through

C2: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

C3: Working effectively with others

C4: Communication

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

Education

AE1: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

AE2: Accredited as a Certified Engineering Technologist or Technician in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Experience

AEX1: Experience in SAP PS (Project Systems) Module and the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS)

AEX2: Experience working with the Department of National Defence

AEX3: Experience working in a real property environment

AEX4: Experience in any of the following specialized fields:
A. airfield pavements and facilities,
B. heavy industrial facilities,
C. high voltage power,
D. site utilities (water, storm and sanitary),
E. elevators, cranes or other lifting devices,
F. fire protection engineering,
G. security infrastructure such as intrusion alarms, access control and shielded enclosures,
H. building envelopes, and
I. heritage properties.

AEX5: Experience in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Revit/BIM for design, details and drawings

Operational requirements

OR1: Be available to work overtime during the week and/or weekends, sometimes on short notice

OR2: Willingness to occasionally travel in Canada

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CoE1: Reliability and security: Must be able to obtain an enhanced reliability security clearance

CoE2: May be required to possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted provincial or territorial Class 5 driver's license

CoE3: May be required to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s license (DND 404)

CoE4: Must be able to wear personal protective
equipment (PPE)

CoE5: Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights

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.