Project Design Technologist *Amendment*

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Effective June 20, 2022 the vaccination requirement for the Core Public Administration (CPA), including the RCMP, will be suspended. As of that date, employees of the CPA will no longer be required to be vaccinated as a condition of employment.

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Duties

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) is a nationwide program of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which operates and maintains a network of harbours in support of the needs of the commercial fishing industry. The mandate of SCH is to keep the harbours that are critical to the fishing industry open and in good repair. The program is delivered in cooperation with Harbour Authorities (local not-for-profit organizations) who manage the harbours.

The Project Design Technologist provides technical input in terms of design and layout options and sketches to the project planning process, and technical services to support the design, tendering and construction phases of all types of projects, with particular emphasis on the production of tender-ready drawings and specifications for minor to major projects.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate (permanent) position. A pool of qualified candidates will also be created and may be used to staff future vacancies on an indeterminate and/or temporary basis in Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

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 from a diploma or degree program (minimum two academic years) from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction, civil, architectural technology or some other engineering specialty with a focus on computer-aided drafting, specifically AutoCAD.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
◼ Experience in the delivery of AutoCAD drawings and design services.
◼ Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
◼ Experience in transmitting communicative instructions from different multidisciplinary teams to a drawing or visual presentation.
◼ Experience in producing engineering sketches, concept drawings or visual presentations to facilitate communication to stakeholders.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
◼ Experience in the service delivery of technical support, opinion and advice in engineering in support of construction, maintenance or repair of, or portions of, civil or marine infrastructures.
◼ Experience using PSPC CAD standards and/or Drafting standards.
◼ Experience interpreting engineering drawings and/or technical specifications and/or legal surveys and/or topographic and/or hydrographic surveys.
◼ Experience developing tables, queries and reports.
◼ Experience in project management.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
◼ Knowledge of quality assurance processes and/or techniques.

COMPETENCIES:
◼ Values and Ethics
◼ Engagement
◼ Strategic Thinking

ABILITIES:
◼ Ability to use computer-aided design and drawing software (AutoCAD software).
◼ Ability to use Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
◼ Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
◼ Ability to communicate effectively orally.
◼ Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts, and develop options or solutions.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
◼ Must be willing and able to work overtime.
◼ Must be willing and able to travel on occasion.
◼ Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Applicants are asked to take the same approach to describe their education and experiences of the asset qualifications (other qualifications).

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.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications listed under the 'may be needed for the job' section may also be deemed as an essential qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.

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.