Project Technologist Opportunities @ Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)

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Assessment accommodation

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Include information about where, when and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies to select candidates for further consideration.

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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.

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.

**We may prioritize or limit selection to candidates belonging to one of the designated employment equity groups.**

Duties

As junior or intermediate project technologists, you will be responsible to develop technical statements of work for installation of new equipment or ship systems design; to propose new changes to existing ship structure and system in accordance with Canadian and international regulations to meet CCG operational requirements; to manage and update vessels drawings and technical documentation using various CAD software from information gathered from stakeholders and vessel visits to capture as fitted changes; to create refit test and inspection plans; to contribute to developing new business rules, technical standards and best practices across the CCG community and to provide technical solutions to complex projects during vessel refit and dry docking.

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 results of this process may be used establish a list of partially or fully 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 with a diploma, from a recognized post-secondary institution, with specialization in Naval Architecture, Marine Systems Design, or Mechanical Technology (i.e. Technology/Technologist).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience required for both Junior Project Technologists and Intermediate Project Technologists:
Experience reviewing and preparing documents such as specifications, Statements of Work, Technical Statements of Requirements, drawings and cost estimates for engineering projects or initiatives.
Experience applying/using Transport Canada, SOLAS and Class Regulations.

For Junior Project Technologists:
At least one (1) year of experience providing technologists support services including analyzing issues, assessing impacts and developing options or solutions in a marine design, construction or refit environment.
At least one (1) year of experience using AutoCAD 2010 (or later) to generate detailed Structural, Mechanical or Electrical 2D drawings.

For Intermediate Project Technologists:
At least two (2) years of experience providing technologists support services including analyzing issues, assessing impacts and developing options or solutions in a marine design, construction or refit environment.
At least three (3) years of experience using AutoCAD 2010 (or later) to generate detailed Structural, Mechanical or Electrical 2D drawings.

**Please note that experience may be validated through the assessment process

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of configuration management fundamentals and associated processes.

For Junior Project Technologists:
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working Effectively with Others
Thinking Things Through

For Intermediate Project Technologists:
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES – Supervisor Level
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Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Achieve Results

ABILITES:
Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written communication will be assessed).
Ability to use Word Processing (e.g. Microsoft Word) and Drawing Software Program such as TIFF, PDF or AutoCAD.
Ability to gather and interpret information from technical drawings commonly used in the marine industry.

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

Education/Occupational Certifications:
Completion of a training program in project management (i.e. certificate or diploma) OR project management professional (PMP) certified designation.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience providing technical expertise and advice for the assessment of vessel construction projects, vessel refits or vessel work periods.
Experience in producing ship or vessel structural drawings
Experience in producing drawings for electrical systems, including block diagrams and, schematics.
Experience in producing drawings for mechanical systems, including block diagrams and, schematics.
Experience in analyzing ship stability, including the relative positions of CoB, CoG, Metacentre in various conditions
Experience with GHS software or equivalent for intact and damage analysis stability analyses
Experience with hand calculations for simple structural analyses (bending moments, UDL’s, point loads etc.) to analyze local stress and be able to calculate shear area of ship sections
Experience leading or supervising staff including assignment of work and managing, monitoring, addressing and assessing performance.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Requirement to wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear and maintain job-related personal safety equipment.
Requirement to, occasionally, travel on short notice using various means of transportation such as ships, planes, and helicopters.
Requirement to, occasionally, work extended hours or overtime to meet operational requirements.
Requirement to conduct site visits to vessels, shipyards, and other industrial sites, involving walking over rough terrain and/or climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or other structures, maintaining balance on a moving vessel, and bending in awkward positions and working in confined spaces.

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 don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process.

Please apply online, through your GC Jobs account. If that is not possible, please reach out to the contact on this advertisement.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice (English or French); please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.