Project Engineer (Electrical)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to achieving representativeness, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our business. Therefore, we are taking deliberate and clear action towards building diversity and inclusion through our human resources practices. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration will only be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an important part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill two (2) indeterminate positions in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

A pool of partially qualified and essentially qualified candidates will be established and may be used for future permanent (indeterminate) and temporary (actings, specified period employment) appointments to similar positions with various employment tenures, language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 post-secondary institution in Electrical engineering.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent (within the last ten (10) years) experience in at least three of the following:

• Experience providing technical support and troubleshooting any of the following: electronics, electrical control systems, electrical power generation/distribution or electrical motor applications.
• Experience analyzing performance data for engineering systems and assessing that performance against acceptable performance standards.
• Experience developing and assessing the feasibility of repair plans for electrical or control systems.
• Experience providing guidance to, or working with, teams of technicians/technologists/tradespersons.
• Experience writing or reviewing Engineering Changes, Deviations, Job Instructions or Technical Investigations.

For essential experience qualifications, experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of knowledge that would normally be obtained following three (3) years full time employment.

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

EDUCATION
• Master’s degree or higher qualification from a recognized post-secondary institution in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATOIN
• Currently holds, or is eligible for, a Professional Engineering (P. Eng) certification.

EXPERIENCE
• Experience providing technical support and troubleshooting marine electrical or control systems.
• Experience working with or in a marine construction or maintenance facility.
• Experience using SAP.

For asset experience qualifications, experience is defined as having the depth and breadth of knowledge that would normally be obtained following one (1) year of full time employment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Initiative
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Reliability

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

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, shift work and be on call.
• Willingness and ability to travel outside headquarters area for extended periods of time and work in commercial repair facilities.
• Willingness and ability to work onboard ships and submarines at sea for up to three weeks per year.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness and ability to comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work in adverse conditions/environments, which may include, but is not limited to: confined spaces, heights, and adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work on marine vessels and submarines, both at sea and alongside, which includes requirements to climb ladders, maintain balance on an unstable platform, and work in close proximity to other employees.

Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

1. When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
2. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting these criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.
3. All results and invitations for interview/written assessment will be sent electronically. We request therefore that you include a valid electronic address (e-mail address) when you apply and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
4. Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or reference check.
5. Ability to communicate effectively will be assessed throughout the process.
6. 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.
7. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.gc.ca/ government-jobs.

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.