Project Engineer

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience qualifications in their application. Please note that you must provide examples that illustrate how you meet the requirement. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONTACTED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION. It should also be noted that Knowledge, Ability** and Personal Suitability criteria will not be part of the initial screening process and thus, there is no need to address these factors in your application.
**The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed throughout this selection process. Any written correspondence you have throughout this process, e.g. your application, email correspondence, etc. may be used to evaluate this qualification.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the candidate/individual to be appointed; therefore applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet any of these factors.

*****On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.
As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process, and used to staff permanent and temporary vacancies, of various tenures, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours, in Winnipeg, MB, and Burlington, ON.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized Post Secondary Institution in civil engineering, or other engineering specialty relevant to the requirements of the position.

Degree equivalency

Registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern/Engineer-in-Training in Canada.

The term registration means that the candidate holds certification or membership in a professional association and that the candidate has met all academic and occupational requirements with respect to degrees, examinations, experience, etc. and has obtained or maintained actual registration, certification or membership with a provincial engineering association. Proof of registration will be required to be provided.

Recent* experience working in a multidisciplinary design environment related to construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Candidate must have had responsibility for at least 2 of the following (engineering design calculations, construction drawings, writing of technical specifications, cost estimates).
Recent* experience in contract administration and managing technical consultants and contractors.
Experience in evaluating engineering reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment or rehabilitation initiatives.
Experience in project management.
Experience in the use of AutoCAD.
Experience in providing technical advice and recommendations to senior engineers on engineering issues.
Experience in consulting with external stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

*Recent experience is understood to mean within the past three (3) years.

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

Experience working on construction projects in the Arctic and/or remote locations.
Experience in the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance of harbour structures, or experience in a field of engineering which would contribute to the conduct of these activities.
Experience in leading design projects in a civil engineering environment.
Certification as a Project Management Professional.
Experience in the inspection of civil infrastructure.
Experience managing construction projects related to marine structures.
Experience conducting environmental assessments related to construction projects.
Experience conducting topographic surveys with GPS survey equipment.
Experience conducting bathymetric surveys.
Experience in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

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

English essential
Language proficiency will be assessed by the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques and practice.
Knowledge of the principles of contracting.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions.

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Values and Ethics
Strategic Thinking
Action Management
Judgement

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

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

Information on employment equity

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Willing and able to travel, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.).
Valid class 5 or G unrestricted driver’s license.
Requirement to work overtime.
Work in adverse conditions such as those found in the marine environment or remote sites.
Work for extended periods (4 days to 2 weeks) in Arctic communities – length of the trip is often extended due to unforeseen circumstances.

Those selected must meet and maintain the above conditions 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

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed even though she/he does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the candidate/individual to be appointed; therefore applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet any of these factors.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible.

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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Top down selection may be applied at any point in the assessment process.

Candidates must meet each essential qualification in order to be appointed to the position.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line, are asked to contact us toll free at 1-800-645-5605 and press '0' for assistance.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

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.