Senior Engineer & Senior Project Manager

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At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Work environment

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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

** Position Locations **
ENG-04 / AR-05 - Vancouver or Whitehorse
ENG-05 / AR-06 - Vancouver, Edmonton, Yellowknife or Whitehorse

This process will be used to establish a pool of fully qualified candidates which may be used by PSPC to staff similar positions within the EN-ENG group for levels 04 and 05 and similar positions within the AR group for levels 05 and 06.

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

EN-ENG-04 & EN-ENG-05
-Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering, environmental engineering, mining engineering, geological engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

AR-05 & AR-06
-Graduation with a degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution.

You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

ENG-04 and AR-05
E1. Experience in project management related to planning and development or construction of buildings or engineering assets.
E2. Experience with procurement processes for consultants and/or construction services and/or experience with contract management related to real property projects.
E3. Experience in managing quality, finances and schedules with contractors, consultants, and/or project team members.
E4. Experience collaborating with various stakeholders.

ENG-05 and AR-06
E1. Five (5) years of complex* project management experience related to planning and development or construction of buildings or engineering assets.
E2. Experience in leading multi-disciplinary project teams (including managing internal resources, consultants or contractors).
E3. Experience with procurement processes for consultants and/or construction services and/or experience with contract management related to real property projects.
E4. Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships and collaborating with provincial, territorial or municipal governments, regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry, other federal government departments, or international organizations.
E5. Experience in providing guidance, strategic advice, or briefings to senior management, clients or other important stakeholders (Director level or above) on complex* projects. This includes the preparation of presentation material, reports, or briefing notes.

*Complex projects must include 2 or more of the following characteristics: large number of stakeholders requiring governance and communications, multidisciplinary consulting team, interrelated dependencies with other projects or programs, alternative form of delivery, or approvals required from Central Authorities (such as Treasury Board or a Board of Directors or equivalent in the private sector).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (All Groups)

K1. Knowledge of project management practices.
K2. Knowledge of procurement practices for consultants and construction services.

COMPETENCIES

FOR ENG-04 / AR-05 stream:
CO1. Uphold integrity and respect
CO2. Thinking things through
CO3. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
CO4. Effective Interpersonal Skills
CO5. Client Service Competency: Level 2 - https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

For ENG-05 / AR-06 stream:
CO1. Uphold integrity and respect
CO2. Create vision and Strategy
CO3. Mobilize People
CO4. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
CO5. Promote innovation and change
CO6. Client Service Competency: Level 2 - https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html
CO7. Achieve Results

ABILITIES (All Groups)

A1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

EDUCATION

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Eligibility for certification as a professional architect in Canada.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (all groups)

AQE1. Experience in federal project delivery subject to federal acts, regulations, codes and standards.
AQE2. Experience in contaminated sites remediation projects.
AQE3. Experience in mining projects or mine closure / reclamation projects.
AQE4. Experience in construction and/or engineering projects in a northern climate.
AQE5. Experience working with Indigenous groups and/or northern communities.

KNOWLEDGE

AQK1. Knowledge of contaminated site remediation and reclamation methods and processes.
AQK2. Knowledge of mining dam design, construction, management, and closure.
AQK3. Knowledge of dam safety measures.

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EMPLOYMENT EQUITY (EE)

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing and able to travel.
Must be willing and able to work overtime.
Must be willing and able to conduct site visits and to enter project construction sites, 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.