Senior Project Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

You will be required to complete screening questions as part of your online application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples and sufficient information that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Asset criteria are not essential to your qualification in a pool; as such we do not expect you to respond to each asset criteria. However, we encourage you to respond to any and all asset criteria that you feel correspond to your experience or qualifications, as this may be a deciding factor in determining the type of opportunities you may be considered for.

The next steps of the selection process will include an interview and a reference check to assess the remaining qualifications.

Duties

As a Senior Project Engineer within VP, your responsibilities will include supporting the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager in the planning, monitoring & controlling of engineering activities to support the design and construction of a class of vessels. Daily tasks will include providing recommendations on engineering decisions, review of documents, drawings, & deliverables and working in close collaboration with the other members of the Integrated Project Team (VP Engineering Support, and various members from other directorates).

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. With over 10,000 dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities.

The Vessel Procurement (VP) directorate is responsible for the management of the design and construction of new large and small vessels, air cushioned vehicles, helicopters, and small craft to support the operational requirements identified in the Coast Guard Fleet Renewal Plan and the Integrated Investment Plan. The directorate is composed of several projects that must deliver various classes of vessels and aircraft as announced under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). It is a dynamic and challenging environment where your contribution will enable the Canadian Coast Guard to deliver critical services to Canadians who make use of our waterways.

Intent of the process

This appointment process will initially be used to staff five (5) indeterminate positions in Ottawa, ON within the Canadian Coast Guard.

However, a pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures and security requirements which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
E1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in naval architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Eligibility for certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Considerable* experience in providing engineering services.

EX2: Significant** experience in engineering related to the design, construction or maintenance of ship systems or marine infrastructure.

EX3: Significant** experience in supporting project(s) in two (2) or more of the ten (10) areas of knowledge as defined under the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) published by The Project Management Institute (PMI), i.e., project management of integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholders.

EX4: Experience developing briefing material to provide advice and recommendations aimed at senior management*** on engineering issues.


*Considerable experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least seven (7) years.

**Significant experience is defined as performed the duties on regular basis for at least two (2) years.

***Senior management is defined as Director Level (EX-01) and above.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AE1: Recognized Project Management diploma or Project Management Professional (PMP) certified designation.

AE2: Master’s degree or higher from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering or administration.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Significant** experience in supporting project(s) in two (2) or more of the ten (10) areas of knowledge as defined by PMBOK in a ship building or ship repair environment.

AEX2: Significant** Experience in two (2) or more of the three (3) following project phases as defined by PMBOK, for a complex**** engineering project: Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling.

**Significant experience is defined as performed the duties on regular basis for at least two (2) years.

**** Complex engineering project refers to projects that are multidisciplinary, have multiple stakeholders, have other project dependencies, and are of significant value.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of the theories and principles of Life Cycle Materiel Management.

K2: Knowledge of engineering technologies applicable to design, construction, operations, maintenance and/or repair of ships or marine infrastructure.

K3: Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

ABILITY
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions.
A4: Ability to provide services to clients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Work effectively with others.
PS2: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS3: Thinking things through.
PS4: Show initiative and being action-oriented.

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of regulatory and Classification Society framework for vessel design and construction.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, persons who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected first for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- The willingness and ability to work overtime to meet operational requirement.
- The willingness and ability to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.