Mechanical Systems Specialist (EG-06) / Senior Mechanical Systems Specialist (EG-07)

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VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential and asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria. In order to do so, they must write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet them with concrete examples. Note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the experience questionnaire. Failure to clearly demonstrate in the experience questionnaire how you meet the above mentioned criteria Education and Experience, both Essential and Asset, where applicable may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the right fit candidate.

Work environment

Our team provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) throughout the projects lifecycle, working in close collaboration with project stakeholders to create innovative, practical and buildable designs. We work with architects, contractors and other consultants in Canada and abroad. We help ensure our buildings are safe, secure, sustainable, efficient and habitable for all Global Affairs Canada employees.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 positions to be staffed on an indeterminate basis with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC linguistic profile. This process may be used to create a pool of qualified candidates as well as to fill identical or similar positions with various linguistic profile at the Department of Global Affairs Canada.

Stream 1: Mechanical Systems Specialist (EG-06) - annual rates of pay (in dollars) for this group and level: $77,098 to $93,799
Stream 2: Senior Mechanical Systems Specialist (EG-07) - annual rates of pay (in dollars) for this group and level: $84,808 to $103,181

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

For both streams:
Post-secondary diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from a recognized college OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience as a mechanical designer.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

For both streams:

A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years experience in the commissioning of mechanical systems such as Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), and life safety systems.

A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years experience in design and/or design review of building mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, indoor air quality (IAQ), life safety and building controls / Building Management System (BMS).

For stream 2 only:

Experience in analyzing requirements and providing advice and recommendations on technical matters to various audiences such as clients and management.

Experience managing technical staff.

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

EDUCATION:

For both streams:
Provincial certification as a Mechanical Technologist and/or journeyman in the mechanical/refrigeration field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

For both streams:

Experience conducting quality assurance review and commissioning of mechanical and life safety systems.

Experience in delivery of construction projects outside of Canada.

Experience developing Commissioning process for LEED projects.

For Stream 2 only:

Experience managing financial resources.

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

Various language requirements
BBB/BBB Bilingual Imperative
CBC/CBC Bilingual Imperative
English Essential and/or French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

For both streams:
Knowledge of standards and codes relative to mechanical and fire protection systems for real property.

Knowledge of mechanical and life safety systems design for real property.

COMPETENCIES

For both streams:
Thinking things through - innovating through analysis and ideas.

Engagement - working effectively with people, organizations and partners.

Uphold integrity and respect

ABILITIES

For both streams:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Resourceful with the capacity to solve problems when not all information is easily accessible.

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

KNOWLEDGE

For both streams:
Knowledge of green building certifications, such as LEED.

Knowledge of commissioning processes and deliverables covered in ASHRAE and LEED commissioning requirements.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

For both streams:
Willingness and ability to travel internationally

Willingness to work in a construction site environment

Willingness to work in confined spaces

Willingness to work overtime

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

For both streams:
Secret security clearance

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 clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the education and experience requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out.

Candidates must obtain the required pass mark for each qualification in order to be given further consideration in the selection process.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

Proof of education must be submitted at the interview. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

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.

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.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time. Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time. Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results. For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants 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.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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.