Regional Engineer

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Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff these or similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff these positions and/or similar (including lower level) positions on an indeterminate, specified period (term), acting, secondment/assignment, or deployment basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in civil engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

REGISTRATION:

ED2: Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer in Newfoundland and Labrador with PEGNL.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Minimum of 10 years experience in the direct management of civil engineering projects through planning, design, tendering and construction phases.

EX2: Recent and significant* experience in the provision of advice, guidance and interpretation on a wide range of engineering, construction, maintenance and technical issues to senior management or clients.

EX3: Recent and significant* experience in managing a program of works comprising the delivery of multiple complex infrastructure/construction projects simultaneously.

EX4: Recent and significant* experience in effectively leading and managing a professional team and in making decisions related to human resources and staffing.

EX5: Recent and significant* experience in managing financial resources and tracking budgets and forecasts.

EX6: Recent and significant* experience in collaborating with clients and stakeholders on matters of a complex nature.

“Recent and significant” is defined as a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the last 10 years.

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

Asset Education:

AED1: Graduation with a graduate degree from a post-secondary institution in coastal engineering or some other field of relevance to the position.

AED2: Certification in Project Management from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

AEX1: Experience in the provision of professional engineering and environmental advice related to the planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing of marine structures such as breakwaters and wharves.

AEX2: Experience in coastal engineering.

AEX3: Experience assessing the environmental impact on marine habitat of civil construction, ocean disposal, and pollutant discharge.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Achieve Results
KLC6: Promote Innovation and Guide Change

ABILITIES:

A1: Effective Communication in writing.
A2: Effective Communication orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1: Teambuilding
PS2: Effective Interpersonal Skills

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

Operational Requirements

• Working evenings and weekends as required, sometimes on short notice
• Travel as required, via automobile, aircraft and/or boat
• Travel to remote locations
• Work in a marine environment
• Travel to other regions of the country for national meetings

Conditions of employment

• Reliability status Security Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License

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

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.