Engineer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Project management engineering services for the design, development and construction in areas of the multi-disciplined engineering domains (such as: civil engineering, facilities and architectural, electrical engineering / electronics, telecommunications and system alarm) for the Correctional Service of Canada.

Work environment

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is a key player in public safety. We are responsible for the supervision and reintegration of offenders serving sentences of two years or more. On a typical day, we manage approximately 15,000 offenders placed within our 43 institutions and more than 8,500
offenders under supervision in the community.

We are building a strong, vibrant, and diverse team of professionals. CSC has been widely recognized as an international leader in correctional justice. We offer a variety of work locations with challenges and impacts like no other organization in Canada.

CSC supports professional growth. We offer career development opportunities and we believe in continuous learning throughout your career.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to create a pool of qualified candidates.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR COVER LETTER WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING."

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 or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
*a degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities

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).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in analysis and design of engineered systems, facilities or equipment maintenance, inspections and technical assistance.
Experience in assessing proposals and projects including the review of engineering drawings, specifications and reports.
Experience in providing recommendations to supervisor or senior colleagues.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of applicable regulations which impact on the delivery of engineering services.
Knowledge of project management in the Government of Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/information-technology-project-management/project-management.html).

ABILITIES
Ability to interpret and define client requirements for engineering services.
Ability to resolve technical issues.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABIITY
Tactful
Team Player
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a Masters degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a correctional environment.
Experience working on infrastructure within the Federal Government.
Experience in the design of projects related to mechanical engineering in one or more of the following areas: heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, plumbing systems, maintenance engineering, indoor air quality, noise control, vibration, life safety systems, building automation or commissioning.
Experience in the design of projects related to electrical engineering in one or more of the following areas: load analysis, site distribution, primary and secondary distribution, emergency power systems, lighting or fire alarm systems.
Experience in the review of Fire Protection Systems and application of codes and standards related to Fire Protection.

CSC is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

To support employment equity objectives, increased representation of employment equity groups.
To support diversity and inclusion, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group.
To meet business objectives, increased representation of a member of an equity-seeking group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work overtime.
Willingness to travel.
Drivers licence

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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials. Vous devez être en mesure de fournir des attestations d'études.

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR COVER LETTER WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY IN WRITING.

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.