Project Technologist

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Duties

As a project technologist, you will be responsible for:
• Assisting vessel maintenance managers in coordinating contracted maintenance and in-service engineering work on Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in Central Region.
• Developing technical documentation in support of engineering design, procurement, installation, maintenance and disposal of CCG fleet assets. This includes writing technical specifications, statements of work, and procedures; carrying out options analyses and impact assessments; and producing computer aided design (CAD) drawings.
• Analyzing machinery data, inventories, and drawings to assist with the preparation of specifications for the acquisition and overhaul of major equipment or components.
• Providing lifecycle management services in support of design, procurement, installation, maintenance and disposal activities for CCG assets.
• Validating maintenance, repairs, and fabrication, by witnessing inspections, tests, and trials onboard CCG vessels, in shipyards, and at contractor’s facilities.
• Performing on-site verification of compliance of all "As-Fitted" CCG vessel drawings to various regulations, standards and specifications.
• Verifying contract deliverables for accuracy and validity, such as updated drawings; test and trial reports; measurements for specific equipment; and engineering design documentation.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has a direct and important impact on the lives of Canadians. The CCG ensures the safe use of Canadian waterways, and facilitates the smooth functioning of the Canadian economy.
A nationally recognized symbol of safety and service, the Canadian Coast Guard operates on three oceans, the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, and other major waterways. Operating along the longest coastline in the world and in some of its most difficult weather conditions, CCG operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Providing this high level of service requires a skilled workforce at sea and ashore.
Marine Engineering is a branch within the CCG Integrated Technical Services directorate that consists of a national team of professionals who plan, manage and report on CCG vessel maintenance, repairs, and modifications.
We offer:
• Training to advance your career;
• Competitive salaries and benefits, such as health and dental insurance;
• Flexible work arrangements, and family-related leave.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to establish a pool of candidates to fill Project Technologist positions of varying duration as required within the Integrated Technical Services Branch, Marine Engineering Division, Canadian Coast Guard.

This process could also be used to fill other identical or similar positions within the Canadian Coast Guard of varying duration and requiring different security clearances/language requirements, depending on operational needs.

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:
Ed1:Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution* with a technologist diploma in a specialization relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
Ed2: A secondary school diploma combined with at least one of the 4 certifications below:
A) A valid Fourth Class Marine Engineering Transport Canada Certificate of Competency, or higher.
B) A valid Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Officer as issued by the Canadian Coast Guard.
C) A Transport Canada certification as Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer Class 1.
D) An acceptable combination of training acquired from working in an acceptable maritime work environment.

*List of designated educational institutions: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/designated-schools.html

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Ex1: A minimum of one year working in a maritime, manufacturing, or industrial environment, or in a field carrying out engineering design in the past three years.

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

EDUCATION
AEd1: A bachelor degree in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or materials, engineering technology, or maritime management.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOc1: Valid Transport Canada Marine Safety Third Class Motor Certificate of Competency, or higher.
AOc2: Vocational qualification in one of the following trades regulated by a provincial government or the Interprovincial Red Seal Program:
A) Electrician
B) Electro-mechanic
C) Heavy equipment mechanic
D) Heavy equipment operator
E) Industrial mechanic (millwright)
F) Instrumentation and control technician
G) Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
H) Small engine or marine engine technician

EXPERIENCE
AEx1: Experience with the operation and maintenance of internal combustion engines, self-propelled barges, lifeboats, deck equipment, electrical equipment, or lifesaving appliances as applicable to commercial, military, or CCG vessels.
AEx2: Experience in using AutoCAD to generate detailed structural, mechanical, or electrical 2D drawings.
AEx3: Experience in performing source inspection of fixed, rotating, or electrical equipment.
AEx4: Experience in management and coordination of complex projects, including maintenance, repair, or construction work carried out in a marine environment.
AEx5: Experience in providing logistical support or material management in a maritime or industrial work environment.
AEx6: Experience with lifecycle management of assets in a maritime or industrial environment.
AEx7: Experience in use and interpretation of regulations, guidelines, and standards applicable to the maritime industry.
AEx8: Experience in developing or interpreting engineering drawings, drafting practices and associated standards.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ab1: Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts, and develop options or solutions.
Ab2: Ability to review and prepare technical documents in support of either engineering projects in a maritime work environment.
Ab3: Ability to communicate in writing.
Ab4: Ability to communicate orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Ps1: Effective interpersonal relationships
Ps2: Dependability
Ps3: Judgement
Ps4: Results oriented

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid Canadian Provincial or Territorial driver’s license, equivalent to an Ontario Class G Driver's license, or mobility normally associated with a valid Driver's License;
• Valid Health Canada Medical (however, a valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate may be accepted on initial appointment for a period of up to a maximum of 6 months or until a Health Canada Medical is completed);
• Able and willing to wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear and job-related personal safety equipment;
• Able and willing to travel domestically on occasion using various means of transportation such as ships, planes, and helicopters, sometimes on short notice;
• Able and willing to work extended hours as required;
• Able and willing to conduct site visits to vessels, shipyards, and other industrial sites;
• Able and willing to work in narrow spaces, cramped quarters and on steep ladders;
• Able and willing to work at heights;
• Able and willing to work in industrial work sites with excessive noise, and in adverse environmental conditions.

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.

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

🚩 ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/government-jobs WEBSITE.
All of the communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application and via your GC Jobs account. It is your responsibility to ensure that you email and contact information are maintained in your GC Jobs account. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

✍ About the assessment:
• Please note that the information provided in your application will be considered in the assessment of any of the essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• All oral and written communication from applicants during this selection process, from application to close of process, will be used in the assessment.
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in either official language. For appointment the candidate must meet the language profile of the position being staffed.

🎓 Candidates who were educated outside of Canada, must have the certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable candidates to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted through its website at: http://www.cicic.ca.

🚩ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
You will have to provide proof of your original education and occupational credentials when requested.

🚩 VACCINATION
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.

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.