Project Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

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Work environment

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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 intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position at the Canadian Coast Guard College located in Sydney, NS.

**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: 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 mechanical engineering, civil engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada OR registered as an engineer in training in Canada.

The term "eligibility" for certification or membership in a professional association means that a candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements with respect to degrees, examinations, experience, etc. without having to have obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership.

EXPERIENCE:
1) *Significant experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment related to construction or maintenance of infrastructure. Candidate must have been responsible for at least 2 of the following: engineering design calculations, construction drawings, writing of technical specifications, cost estimates, project management.

*Significant is defined as the depth and the breadth of experience that would be acquired with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience following graduation in civil engineering.

2) Experience in evaluating architectural or engineering reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment or rehabilitation initiatives.

3) Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and managing key stakeholders expectations.

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

EXPERIENCE (ASSET)

Experience working with Auto CAD.

Formal training or certification in Project Management.

Experience working with indigenous communities.

Experience with Energy Management.

Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of
marine infrastructures or experience in a field of engineering which would
contribute to the conduct of these activities.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Dependability
Achieve Results
Judgment

ABILITIES:
Ability to plan and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to work with little direct supervision.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to travel, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.).
Willingness to work overtime.
Possession of a valid driver's licence.
Willingness and ability to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.
Ability to work from home.

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 exam may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.
A situational exercise may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education/occupational certificate credentials.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.