Various Senior Discipline Engineers - Closing date has been extended

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At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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Duties

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country and is the Government of Canada’s Real Property expert. Specifically, we are real property professionals specializing in workplace accommodation, architecture, engineering, real estate, and asset and facility management. We are involved in all aspects of real property, from initial investment strategies and the construction and leasing of facilities to the maintenance, repair, and disposal of real property assets.

Are you a senior discipline engineer looking for a new professional challenge? Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment where you can apply your strong leadership and engineering skills to make a difference? Then this job is for you! Public Services and Procurement Canada is looking for talented individuals to fill several positions immediately. The duties of a typical Senior Discipline Engineer include:

Provide advice and services in an engineering discipline related to the planning, design, construction, heritage conservation, or maintenance of engineering works or building systems, structures, equipment, or processes, and the development and application of related codes, standards and policies. Specifically,

o Supervises a group of multi-disciplinary staff who deliver professional and technical services
o Provides authoritative professional engineering advice, guidance, and recommendations on a project-by-project basis to project teams, as well as to PSPC and other federal government department clients, and leads teams delivering technical services in support of large or significant projects
o Contributes to the development of the unit’s objectives, work plan, and strategic business development; provides support to achieve the unit objectives, priorities, and commitments
o Provides authoritative advice on policies, standards, procedures, and work performed by, or for, the Department and other federal government department clients
o Leads integrated multi-disciplinary review teams, including quality assurance and conformance/compliance reviews, to ensure that sound design, construction, and management principles, practices, policies, standards, guidelines or contract requirements are adhered to, and applied consistently for large or significant projects
o Monitors, identifies, and assesses opportunities for the application of new technologies and trends
o Contributes to knowledge transfer to staff, as well as internal and external clients

Please see Other Information for a description of the work units where positions are available.

Work environment

We are One PSPC!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

PSPC has a lot to offer:

▹Competitive salaries with annual increases;
▹Continuous learning and career advancement – we have an exclusive Career Center to help you build your career in the Federal Government;
▹Advantageous pension regime and benefits;
▹Up to three (3) weeks of holidays per year, which increases with years of service;
▹Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:

• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

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PSPC is transitioning to a hybrid workplace. This may mean different mixes of working from home and from the office at different times. The co-working spaces and branch neighborhoods enable a workplace that allows for a purposeful presence in the office and room to collaborate. Please view the Network of spaces at PSPC (link above) for more information.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff various indeterminate positions in the National Capital Region. A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar bilingual positions with various tenures (Acting, Term, Deployment, Assignment, Secondment) within Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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)

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EDUCATION AND OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
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ED1: Graduation with a degree (Note 1) from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

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ED2: Current certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

You must clearly outline in your application how this specialization has been obtained. This certification must be from an accredited provincial association granting professional license in engineering. You are to provide the name of the organization of accreditation as well your identification number. Failure to provide this information may result in your application being rejected.

Note 1: A degree is defined as a baccalaureate or higher-level degree, as established by educational authorities. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your degree and certificates assessed against Canadian education standards. Consult the Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca.

Degree equivalency

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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
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EXP1: Extensive* experience providing technical advice in an engineering discipline related to the planning, design or construction of complex** real property*** or industrial facility projects, or operations & maintenance.

EXP2: Extensive* experience in conducting technical engineering reviews of designs, plans or construction practices of real property*** or industrial facility projects or operations & maintenance, and providing recommendations.

EXP3: Experience in preparing briefing materials and briefing clients, stakeholders or senior management on engineering projects or issues.

EXP4: Experience in managing people (employees, consultants, contractors, or multi-disciplinary teams) which includes assigning work and monitoring performance.

EXP5: Experience in managing a budget or contracts which includes planning, forecasting, and reporting.

Definitions:

* Extensive experience is defined as the depth, breadth, and scope of experience with having performed a broad range of activities for approximately twelve (12) years.
** Complex projects may include such elements as: high technical difficulty, significant project value, important heritage component, large number of diverse stakeholders requiring specific governance and organized communications, or approvals required from Central Authorities (such as Treasury Board or a Board of Directors or equivalent in the private sector).
*** Real property assets include any structures such as buildings, engineering assets (bridges, dams, marine infrastructure or roads), underground infrastructure, earth retaining structures or equivalent built works which also includes specialized laboratories, new iconic complex buildings or industrial facilities. Marine infrastructure includes assets such as wharfs, jetties, or dry docks.

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

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to travel, access and work in industrial settings or construction sites.
Willing and able to work overtime on occasion on short notice.
Willing to maintain current certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Note: Candidates must possess a minimum of a CBC/CBC level or better to be appointed to a position. All positions to be staffed are bilingual imperative. Candidates will be tested and must achieve a proficiency level of C in reading comprehension and oral interaction (advanced level) and a proficiency level of B in writing (intermediate level). Applicants who do not have valid second language evaluation (SLE) results will be required to undergo second language evaluation. Candidates should expect this evaluation to be initiated during the selection process

Information on language requirements

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KNOWLEDGE
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K1 : Knowledge of engineering principles and practices applicable to the various phases of planning, design, and construction projects.

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COMPETENCIES
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C1: Create vision and strategy
C2: Mobilize people
C3: Uphold integrity and respect
C4: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
C5: Promote innovation and guide change
C6: Achieve results
C7: Client Service Competency – Level 2

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ABILITIES
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A1: Ability to prepare project briefing materials and present findings.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

WEBSITES

For information on the Key Leadership Competencies (Manager Level), please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

For information on the Client Service Competency – Level 2, please visit the following website: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html.

For information on the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, please visit the following website: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049#app1

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

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ASSET QUALIFICATION – EDUCATION
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AEd: Graduation with a master’s degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

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ASSET QUALIFICATION - EXPERIENCE
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AE1: Experience in providing technical engineering services related specifically to real property or engineering assets which may include:

a) Dams, bridges, marine infrastructure or roads
b) Electrical or mechanical engineering for these engineering assets

AE2: Experience in providing technical engineering services related specifically to real property which may include:

a) Electrical power systems engineering.
b) Seismic engineering and retrofits expertise which may include concrete rehabilitation, on-site review of engineering works, asset integrity assessments or building envelope engineering.
c) Municipal engineering expertise which may include sanitary and storm sewer design, potable water distribution systems, pavement engineering, pumping stations and force mains, or potable water treatment facilities.
d) Mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, boiler systems, piping systems, laboratory design or energy recovery systems.

AE3: Experience in providing technical advisory services related to building systems or district energy systems or similar process industrial environments.

AE4: Experience in deployment assessment on low carbon and energy efficient technology which includes techno-economic assessment to analyze economic performance.

AE5: Experience in energy management with a focus on energy generation and transformation either through project management or operations and maintenance.

AE6: Experience in the development and delivery of fire safety and prevention programs which may include evaluating engineering reports and plans for fire safety compliance, design of fire safety components and advice on fire safety or implementation options related to fire protection engineering.

AE7: Experience in developing a capital investment business case or providing input into cabinet documents (Memoranda to Cabinet or Treasury Board Submissions) or Board of Directors or equivalent in the private sector.

AE8: Experience in providing investigation, assessments, design and quality assurance review services on heritage buildings or structures.

AE9: Experience in applying heritage conservation standards and guidelines in the rehabilitation of heritage masonry, wood buildings or structures.

AE10: Experience in developing engineering policy and ensuring compliance.

AE11: Experience working with one or more alternative forms of project delivery such as Design-Build; Construction Management or Public Private Partnerships (P3); or industrial facility management.

AE12: Experience in building and maintaining partnerships and collaborating with provincial, territorial, or municipal governments, regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry, indigenous communities, other federal government departments, or international organizations.

AE13: Experience in preparing engineering communication materials for a non-technical internal or public audience.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Maintain security clearance: secret or reliability status depending on the position.

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

To apply online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs site. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" above.

Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

The successful candidate must be willing and able to relocate depending on the position to be staffed. Flexible work arrangements are available. Regular visits to construction sites will be required and attendance at meetings will be necessary, depending on the position to be staffed. Individual work agreements will be prepared
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APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step
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* ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED *
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INSTRUCTIONS - When responding to the screening questions, be sure you:
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Clearly demonstrate how you meet each criteria (education and experience) by answering the online questions and provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.

Include when the example took place (month-year to month-year), background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

Focus on what you did. When referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.

Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Information provided on your described experience should be supported by your resume.

Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.
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ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step
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A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates. Some assessments may be conducted remotely, including teleconference or videoconference assessments.

During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the selection process.
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❗️You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials and proof of citizenship. For candidates with an international degree/diploma, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should provide an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).

Depending on the number of applicants, department needs and Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as top-down approach and/or cut-off scores may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates such as written examination, candidate self-assessment, interviews and reference checks. Note that the examples provided in your application and assessment methods may be verified through your references.

Qualifications indicated on this advertisement may be assessed and/or validated throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application and includes correspondence (written or oral) with Human Resources or Management.

You must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – DESCRIPTION OF WORK UNITS

We currently will have positions available in the following services lines: Infrastructure Asset Management, Strategic Sourcing (ESAP) and Technical Services. These service lines are responsible for:

The Infrastructure Asset Management service line manages and operates a wide range of infrastructure assets across the country. This diverse portfolio consists of specialized assets and includes various bridges (such as the Alexandra Bridge, Burlington Canal Lift Bridge, etc.), various dams (Rideau Falls Dam, Temiskaming Dam), the Esquimalt Graving Dock, and 835 km of the Alaska Highway.

This service line is managing a program of works to ensure sound stewardship of engineering assets, ranging from repairs, rehabilitation and replacement as they come to the end of their service life. This includes engineering, asset management, project delivery, and policy development and compliance.

The Strategic Sourcing service line is managing a major transformational program known as the Energy Services Acquisition Program (ESAP). This program is modernizing the network for the central heating and cooling plants that provide service to more than 80 buildings in the National Capital Region. The modernization will significantly contribute to the greening of government operations by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and paving the way to using carbon-neutral fuels at a lower cost than maintaining and operating the current outdated system.

The Technical Services service line brings together all the operational delivery teams and experts who develop policies, ensure compliance, and provide functional direction and strategic advice on technical matters such as:

• accessibility in the built environment

• environment and custodial health and safety
▻ environmental compliance including halocarbons, storage tanks, hazardous waste, and impact assessment
▻ custodial health and safety compliance including asbestos, indoor environmental quality, Legionella, potable water, and radon

• greening government
▻ climate action, greenhouse gases and energy, sustainable development, and contaminated sites

• architecture and engineering
▻ heritage conservation services
▻ fire protection engineering and code compliance
▻ architecture, landscape architecture and urban design
▻ design management, mechanical and electrical engineering and commissioning
▻ structural, municipal, and geotechnical engineering
▻ strategic support assets
▻ building information modelling

• geomatics
▻surveying and land information services
▻ hydrographic services
▻ mapping services
▻ geographic information systems
▻ building and area measurement services
▻ and computer-aided facility management

The Heritage Conservation Services (HCS) within Technical Services delivers heritage conservation services to PSPC as well as all federal departments, agencies and crown corporations to support them in meeting their heritage conservation obligations related to the protection and management of Canada’s federally owned heritage buildings, landscapes and engineering works. HCS provides unique multi-disciplinary professional and technical expertise in the fields of conservation architecture, conservation engineering, conservation landscape architecture, conservation technology, and heritage recording. HCS uses its unique expertise and knowledge to assist custodians in protecting Canada's collective heritage for future generations.

HCS offers a great variety in project size, type and scope with assets located across the country. Typical services include: research and reporting on a heritage asset to further understanding of the asset; providing strategic heritage conservation advice and guidance to project management teams and quality assurance reviews of consultant work; studies and assessments to inform problem solving to overcome specific challenges including preparing strategies, impact and options analyses as well as technical testing and/or monitoring; and, preparation of construction documents for repair and/or maintenance projects.

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.