Senior Project Engineer

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications in answering screening questions in your application.

When you are answering the screening questions, it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate how, when and where the qualification was met, through descriptive examples.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified candidates that may be used to fill these and similar positions on an indeterminate (permanent), term (temporary), acting or an assignment basis at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Dartmouth, NS and St. Andrews, NB.

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 with a degree from a recognized University in mechanical, civil, electrical, geological, industrial or environmental engineering

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
- Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with a specialization in mechanical, civil, electrical, geological, industrial or environmental engineering

EXPERIENCE
- Considerable* experience in the field of engineering (e.g. as applied to buildings, light towers, marine structures, roads or power systems) and/or related civil engineering projects (*Considerable is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would be acquired with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience following graduation in mechanical, civil, electrical, geological, industrial or environmental engineering)
- Experience in managing financial resources
- Experience in Project Management* (*Project Management is defined as taking a project through the four life cycle phases from initiation to closeout)

- Experience in managing staff and making decisions in relation to human resources and staffing

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate orally
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple ongoing multidisciplinary projects and teams

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
- Creating vision and strategy
- Mobilizing people
- Upholding integrity and respect
- Achieving results
- Promoting innovation and guiding change
- Collaborating with partners and stakeholders
- Adaptability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the management of and planning for capital projects with operating funds (Capital projects are described as those >$1M.)
- Experience in Real Property Management Functions* (*Real Property Management Functions is defined as the administration and daily operations of owned and/or leased facilities; providing a safe working environment for employees as well as visitors to facilities; and providing efficient, cost-effective building management, maintenance, custodial and maintenance services to all properties)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
- In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to membership in one of the designated employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work overtime often on short notice, as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various Security Requirements (Reliability, Secret, etc.)

- Travel using various modes of transportation including but not limited to: automobile, boat, plane, helicopter in order to access remote sites, as required
- Requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when participating in site visits, as required

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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

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.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

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.