Engineering Technician EG-05 and Senior Engineering Technologist EG-06

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience qualifications in their resume. Please note that you must provide examples that illustrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION. It should also be noted that Knowledge, Ability and Personal Suitability criteria will not be part of the initial screening process and thus, there is no need to address these factors in your application.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time indeterminate position. The anticipated number of position(s) that may be staffed with this advertised process is one (1) EG06 in Sarnia, ON; however, a pool of qualified candidates will be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff EG05 and EG06 positions, as well as similar positions of various groups and tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis) in other locations.

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)

Successful completion of approved post-secondary education in an Engineering, Construction, Architectural Technician field or Property Management program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EG05 and EG 06:

(Significant*) experience in managing major contracts** including construction or significant repair/works management through the public or private sector. Should include technical preparation of specifications and statements of work.

(Significant*) experience in developing scope of work and contracting for services related to construction, engineering, architecture, or property management.

Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment related to construction or maintenance of infrastructure. Candidate must have been responsible for at least 2 of the following (construction monitoring, scheduling, review of submissions against contract documents, reporting on progress and financial monitoring, seeking and evaluating proposals and bids, coordinating with contractors and consultants).

*Significant experience would be at least 2 years.
*(Significant*) is ONLY required for consideration in the EG 06 positions. If you are applying for EG 06 positions, please ensure to speak to the significance of your experience in your response to the screening question.
** Major contracts would include those contracts valued at 100,000 dollars or more and with several distinct elements (i.e. construction of a facility and its various systems).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

(Significant*) experience in providing operational, technical and maintenance advice and guidance to senior management and clients on real property asset life cycle management.

*Significant experience would be at least 2 years.
*(Significant*) is ONLY required for consideration in the EG 06 positions. If you are applying for EG 06 positions, please ensure to speak to the significance of your experience in your response to the screening question.

EG05 and EG06:
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Dependability
Initiative
Judgment

EG05 and EG06:
Ability to develop and lead projects.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and contract documents.

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

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications.
However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the candidate/individual to be appointed; therefore applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet any of these factors.

EG05 and EG 06:
Formal training or certification in Project Management.

EG05 and EG06:
Experience working with AutoCAD.
Experience supporting projects for life cycle management of Real Property assets.
Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of buildings, structures, or other real property infrastructure, or experience in a field which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.
Experience in the inspection of real property infrastructure.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to travel and work overtime, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.).
Possession of a valid unrestricted driver's license.
Willingness and ability to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.
Ability to work remotely with little direct supervision.

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

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

Top down selection may be applied at any point in the assessment process.

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.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self- identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

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.