Lead Program Engineer NDT Certification

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

In support of achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of more of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous people, members of visible minorities including the Black community, persons with disabilities and/or women. If you belong to one or more of these groups, we encourage you to complete the self-declaration form for members of Employment Equity Groups!

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a department from the government of Canada, we believe in developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada and in the Federal Public Service with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), to staff positions with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, materials or metallurgical engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience
· Initiating, developing and coordinating the establishment and implementation of engineering standards and practices
· Planning and performing development or innovative design work for establishing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (i.e. ISO 9001)
· Preparing detailed reports and project management planning
· Planning and undertaking project management
· Preparing proposals, specifications and process guidelines for systems and facilities
· Managing information processes and databases; implementing document and version control

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

Various language requirements
English Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Occupational Certification
Where occupational certification is required, eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).

Knowledge
· Of systems engineering to the acquisition, management or utilization of data for Quality Assurance
· Of engineering theories, principles and practices of implementing Quality Management Systems (i.e. ISO 9001)
· Of codes and standards related to quality control, inspections, or Quality Management Systems
· Of organizational and project management concepts and principles

Abilities & Competencies
· Collaboration - to work as part of a team
· To work independently with little direct supervision
· Ability to communicate orally and in writing, in English
· To produce high quality written documents within short time frames
· To work under pressure of tight deadlines and changes in priorities
· To establish a documentation tracking and filing systems, in order to manage information processes and databases and implementing document and version control

Personal Suitability
· Effective interpersonal skills
· Client service orientation
· Integrity
· Reliability
· Thoroughness

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

Experience
· As an engineering/design lead on specialized projects or systems
· Establishing strategies and guidelines for implementation of program activities related to personnel certification (i.e. ISO 17024)
· Managing software & database development, such as automated computer applications

Knowledge
· Of Non-Destructive Testing; and the Canadian and international certification systems

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Willing and able to work overtime as required and to adopt flexible work hours as per operational requirements
· Periods of intense /high pressure activity
· Willing to work in various operational environment such as in-person, hybrid or remote scenarios
· Willing and able to travel
· Willing and able to work flexible hours and overtime

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.