Project Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

🚢 The Canadian Coast Guard is looking for new talent. Do not miss your chance to make a real difference in the lives of Canadians.

For six years in a row, the Canadian Coast Guard and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) have been selected as one of the Top Employers in the National Capital Region and as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People according to Mediacorp Canada's Top 100 Employers (https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-department-of-fisheries-oceans-canada).

Still not convinced to apply?

Did you know that we also have a real impact on the lives of Canadians? On a typical day, our workforce:
→ Saves 15 human lives
→ Answers 1,127 radio communications
→ Responds to 5 environmental pollution reports
→ And so much more!

Are you looking for an organization that:
→ Focuses on its employees' creativity and their professional development;
→ Has a rich and diverse range of career opportunities; and
→ Is a respectful workplace that celebrates diversity in all its genres?

If you're looking for new and rewarding challenges, do not waste another second and submit your application to join one of the most dynamic organization in the Federal Public Service.

We'll see you on-board!

Intent of the process

👋 The intent of the process is to fill one (1) position immediately.

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established from this selection process and may be used to staff positions with various tenures, various linguistic profiles as well as various security clearances within the core public administration with the approval of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard hiring managers.

Depending on the volume of candidates, we may use shortlisting to select candidates for further assessment. The purpose of shortlisting is to identify candidates who best meet the screening criteria for the position to be staffed and reduce the number of candidates who will move on to the next step of the recruitment process. Therefore, please ensure that your resume is up to date and includes relevant experience.

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)

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REQUIRED EDUCATION
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→ Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering.

Degree equivalency

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REQUIRED OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
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→ Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
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→ Recent* experience in respect to the provision of a range of mechanical engineering services related to the design, construction and/or maintenance of mechanical equipment and mechanical systems.

*Recent experience means approximately two (2) years of experience generally acquired in the past five (5) years.

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

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ASSET EXPERIENCE
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→ Recent and significant* experience in design assessment of marine systems.
→ Recent and significant* experience in the operation of marine equipment and systems.
→ Recent* experience applying Canadian and International rules and regulations pertaining to the design, construction and/or maintenance of ships equipment and ship systems.

*Recent experience means approximately two (2) years of experience generally acquired in the past five (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
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→ Knowledge of principles of mechanical engineering.

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REQUIRED ABILITIES
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→ Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions.
→ Ability to effectively explain complex technical subjects.
→ Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
→ Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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REQUIRED PERSONNAL SUITABILITY
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→ Effective Interpersonal Relationships
→ Dependability
→ Initiative
→ Ability to work in teams

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

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ASSET KNOWLEDGE
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→ Knowledge of Canadian acts and regulations pertaining to the design and construction of marine systems.
→ Knowledge of International rules and conventions pertaining to the design and construction of marine systems.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

► Willingness and ability to travel within Canada (and abroad), (including travel by car, rail and air).
► Must be able and available to go to sea in ships under trial.

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

✍HOW DOES THIS HIRING PROCESS WORK?

1. Online Application
You will need to answer the Screening Questions. You will need to demonstrate how you meet every criteria in the Essential Qualifications listed above in your online application. Do not forget to provide concrete examples of your work experience.

2. Online Exam
Should your application be retained following stage 1, you will be invited to complete an online exam.

3. Interview
Should you be successful with the exam, you will be invited to an interview conducted through videoconference.

4. Reference Check
We will ask you to provide two (2) references if you are successful at the interview stage.

5. Pool Establishment
If successful at all stages, you will be placed on the list of partially-qualified candidates and referred to hiring managers. Candidates may be required to meet asset qualifications for selection purposes and depending on the requirements of the position being staffed.

👉 IMPORTANT NOTES
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

Please note the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be evaluated throughout the process, in particular in your application.

📧 Not sure how to apply? Send us a question and we will be glad to help! If you are not able to apply online, please contact the team below for assistance.

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.