Deputy Project Manager – Technical / Engineering Manager

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Assessment accommodation

We are eager to fill positions as soon as possible and are on an accelerated path for this hiring process. Please read this job advertisement carefully for information on the required qualifications and on the hiring process found in the Other Information section.

Duties

Stream ①: As a Deputy Project Manager – Technical within Vessel Procurement (VP), your responsibilities will include supporting the Project Manager in the planning, monitoring & controlling of engineering activities to support the design and construction of a class of vessels. Daily tasks will include leading the project technical team, providing recommendations on engineering decisions, review of technical documents, managing risks, and working in close collaboration with the other members of the Integrated Project Team (VP Engineering Services, and various members from other directorates).

Stream ②: As an Engineering Manager within VP, your responsibilities will include leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support engineering activities related to several shipbuilding design projects. Daily tasks will include supervising engineers, technologists and inspectors, in the development of vessel concept designs, leading both the production and evaluation of engineering studies and reports, managing the review of vessel designs developed by shipyards and designers, and elaborating technical plans to assist Deputy Project Managers on their respective projects.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. With over 10,000 dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities.

The VP directorate is responsible for the management of the design and construction of new large and small vessels, air cushioned vehicles, helicopters, and small craft to support the operational requirements identified in the Coast Guard Fleet Renewal Plan. The directorate is composed of several projects that must deliver various classes of vessels and aircraft as announced under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). It is a dynamic and challenging environment where your contribution will enable the CCG to deliver critical services to Canadians who make use of our waterways.

Intent of the process

👋 This appointment process will initially be used to staff two (2) indeterminate positions in Ottawa, ON.

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 DFO and the CCG 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 application is complete, and that your resume is up to date and includes relevant experience.

Positions to be filled: 2

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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All streams
→ Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, naval architecture, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

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REQUIRED OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
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All streams
→ Eligibility for certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

Degree equivalency

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
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All streams
→ Extensive* experience providing engineering services.
→ Significant** experience leading both the production and evaluation of engineering studies and reports.
→ Significant** experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
→ Significant** experience providing strategic advice and recommendations on technical issues to senior management or government officials*** in both written and oral briefings.
→ Significant** experience in two (2) or more of the three (3) following project phases as defined by PMBOK, for a complex**** engineering project: Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling.

② Stream (Engineering Manager)
→ Significant** experience in the ship design or construction process.

*Extensive experience is defined as experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various related activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least ten (10) years.

**Significant experience is defined as performed the duties on regular basis for at least two (2) years.

***Senior management or government officials is defined as Director Level (EX-01) and above.

****Complex is defined as either technically complex or projects involving multiple stakeholders and governance oversight.

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

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ASSET EDUCATION
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All streams
→ Recognized Project Management diploma or Project Management Professional (PMP) certified designation.
→ Master’s degree or higher from a recognized post-secondary institution* in engineering or administration.

Degree equivalency

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ASSET EXPERIENCE
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All Streams
→ Experience managing consultations with internal and external stakeholders*.
→ Experience developing standards, guidelines and best practices in the following fields: mechanical, electrical, or ship-building.
→ Experience presenting results, reports, or studies to committees and working groups.
→ Experience managing human resources (full range of human resource management responsibilities including managing direct reports, performance evaluations, and recruitment).
→ Experience managing financial resources as per Financial Administration Act.
→ Significant** experience participating in a complex**** marine related shipbuilding or ship repair project from either the client or shipyard side, including sub-contractors.

*Stakeholders refer to individuals or organizations that are not part of the individual’s unit but have an interest in the outcome of the unit’s work. Internal stakeholders would be those within the same directorate or from other directorates (Human Resources, Financial Sector, Science, etc…) within the same department. External Stakeholders would be from other federal government departments, other levels of government (international agencies, provincial or municipal organizations) or the private sector.

**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) years.

****Complex is defined as either technically complex or projects involving multiple stakeholders and governance oversight.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
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All streams
→ Knowledge of the theories and principles of Life Cycle Material Management.
→ Knowledge of Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) mandates and programs.
→ Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
→ Knowledge of Government of Canada procurement process, such as delegation of authorities, contract structure and procurement options.

② Stream (Engineering Manager)
→ Knowledge of Canadian and international rules pertaining to the design and construction of ships.

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REQUIRED KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
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All streams
→ Create Vision and Strategy.
→ Mobilize People.
→ Uphold Integrity and Respect.
→ Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
→ Promote Innovation and Guide Change.
→ Achieve Results.

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REQUIRED ABILITIES
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All streams
→ 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)

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, persons who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected first for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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→ The willingness and ability to work overtime to meet operational requirement.
→ The willingness and ability to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.

Conditions of employment

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

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, the first wave of assessments might prioritize candidates who self-declare as a member of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, Persons with disabilities, Women and Members of visible minorities.

► VOLUME MANAGEMENT

We will be using volume management strategies for the assessment of candidates. These strategies may include selecting candidates for further assessment who meet specific asset qualifications.

► HOW DOES THIS HIRING PROCESS WORK?

Stage ➊: 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. Failing to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Stage ➋: On-line Written Exam to Assess Knowledge
Should your application be retained following stage 1, you will be invited to complete an online exam to assess the required knowledge.

Stage ➌: Preparing a presentation
Should you be successful with the exam to assess the required knowledge, you will be invited to prepare a presentation that will assess the abilities. This presentation will ask you to analyze facts/opinions and present your recommendations.

Stage ➍: Interview
Should you be successful with the stage 3, you will be invited to an interview conducted through videoconference.

Stage ➎: Reference Checks
We will ask you to provide two (2) references if you are successful at the interview stage.

Stage ➏: 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!

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.