Civil Engineer

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❓ How does this work ❓

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. If this opportunity sounds interesting and you believe you have what we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Click “Apply Online”.

Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Complete your application, screening questions and ensure your résumé is up to date.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches what we need, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

Real Property Operations (Section Halifax) maintains all infrastructure (buildings, roads, sidewalks, structures, air fields, dockyards, etc) at CFB Halifax. As a Junior Engineer within the Engineering Department of Real Property Operations (Section Halifax), you will be responsible for providing project management and engineering services to the maintenance team.

Work environment

What do we offer?

At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:
- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
- Opportunities for advancement
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
- A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate (permanent) position in Halifax, NS.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position (civil/structural).

Degree equivalency

Eligibility* for certification as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) 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* in project management through all stages of project delivery
Experience* in managing multiple projects concurrently
Experience* in the application of project risk management principles and business case analysis
Experience* problem solving such as: problem definition, data collection, analysis and interpretation, as well as interpreting construction codes, regulations, standards and technical studies in formulating a solution
Experience* in developing or assessing designs or providing technical design advice in an engineering specialty relevant to the position
Experience* maintaining or constructing buildings and infrastructure, including planning, designing, and managing projects.

*Experience for this qualification is associated with having performed a broad range of related activities on a regular basis, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years in the last five (5 years).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication

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

Registered as a professional engineer (P.Eng) in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience in SAP PS (Project Systems) Module and the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).
Experience working with the Department of National Defence.
Experience working in a real property or infrastructure maintenance or asset management role.
Experience working with the Project Approval Directive in the Department of National Defence.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring may first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

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

Information on employment equity

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime during the week or weekends, sometimes on short notice.
Willingness and ability to occasionally travel in Canada.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status
• Valid unrestricted provincial driver’s license
• Willing and able to obtain a DND 404 driver's license
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding, work from heights, and work from boats or barges over open water
• Must be able to obtain and maintain P.Eng license and be a member in good standing of the respective provincial association of Professional Engineers

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

↪ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

↪ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

↪ Depending on the position(s) being staffed, some additional Conditions of Employment and/or Operational requirements may be required.

↪Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: your application, an interview, self-assessment, performance appraisals, reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process or personal knowledge.

↪Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
✔ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team or specific duties of the position;
✔ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
✔ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
✔ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

↪ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Stephanie for guidance.

↪ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.