Engineering Technicians

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard seek to hire candidates that reflect Canada’s diversity and are committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility.

Self-declaring. Because you count. Preference will be given to members of the following EE groups: Visible Minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities.

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.

Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018) and, for the fourth year in a row, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We offer:
* Learning and training opportunities to support you in your current and future career;
* Competitive salaries and benefits, such as supplemental health insurance, dental care, and vacation allowances;
* Flexible work arrangements, volunteer days, and family-related leave.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates that can be used to staff similar positions within the organization.

**Important: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are actively working on a flexible, phased approach for the safe return of employees to their usual workspaces. Organizational needs may require that duties be performed on site where safe procedures and operations have been established.

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 from a recognized post-secondary institution (i.e. degree or diploma) with a specialization in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
At least two years of experience providing engineering services in a multidisciplinary environment related to the construction or maintenance of infrastructure. Experience must include planning and coordinating projects; preparing cost estimates; providing advice on and managing various phases of projects and working with various parties toward a common goal.

Experience reviewing and preparing documents such as specifications, drawings and cost estimates for engineering projects or initiatives.

COMPETENCIES
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working Effectively with Others
Thinking Things Through

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written communication will be assessed).
Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Project Management (i.e. Certification or Diploma).

Degree equivalency

Designation as a Professional Technologist (P Tech) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T).

EXPERIENCE
Experience working with AutoCAD.
Experience providing engineering or construction management services in a marine environment (e.g. wharfs, dock, breakwaters, aids to navigation).
Experience in contracting, procurement and contract management.
Experience completing site inspections and construction field reviews.
Experience working collaboratively with indigenous peoples on projects or initiatives that will impact them.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative - (BBB/BBB), (CBC/CBC), English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial driver’s license.
Occasional requirement to travel; sometimes for extended periods.
Occasional requirement to travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. helicopter, small aircraft, small boat, ATV, snowmobile, ship, etc.).
Occasional requirement to access sites through rough terrain, heights, extreme environmental conditions, and/or confined spaces.
Occasional requirement to work overtime on short notice.

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

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying on-line, please contact (902) 426-4698 or the toll free number at 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.
A situational exercise may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education/occupational certificate credentials.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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 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.

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.