Project engineer

Update: ***Please note the selection process has been extended until August 25, 2021***

Important messages

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***SELF-DECLARING : Because you count.***

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.

Duties

As a project engineer, you will be called upon to manage construction projects in marine engineering, civil engineering and building engineering.

Work environment

The project management is a young, growing team. Selected individuals will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers for Youth in 2020. We promote employee well-being, an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates could be established from this process may be used to staff positions of different tenures, with various languages requirements and various security requirements within Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 engineering in a specialty related to the field of construction or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

* The term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
Significant experience* in managing construction projects in Canada.

* Significant experience means at least five (5) years of experience in the last ten (10) years.

Experience in writing and commenting technical documents related to the field of construction.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of the national building code and of the other codes and norms applicable to construction projects in Canada.

ABILITIES :
Capacity to communicate verbally.
Capacity to communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :
Judgment
Collaboration
Initiative

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

EDUCATION:
Bachelor degree in engineering with a specialty in building mechanics.

Bachelor degree in engineering with a specialty in marine engineering.

Bachelor degree in civil engineering or engineering construction.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in producing plans and specs.

Experience in construction site supervision.

Experience in construction contract management.

Experience in tendering processes for construction projects.

Experience in calculating estimates for construction projects.

Experience in “green” projects (sustainable development, GHG reduction, water consumption reduction, renewable energy).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED :
Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, the preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the EE groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and persons belonging to a visible minority.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Be willing and able to work overtime or to work week-ends on occasion.
Consent to work across the Quebec province.
Holds a valid driver's license or possess the mobility generally associated with possessing a driver's license.
Consent to visit difficult terrain, marine infrastructures and construction sites in hostile conditions (old, wind, rain, snow).
Consent to travel in helicopter.
Consent to travel in small boats.

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.