Senior Engineering Technician

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Assessment accommodation

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your Resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your Resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to Resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Amendment: Closing date

Duties

DFO has begun work on advancing a federal response to address Pacific salmon declines, including a long-term strategy for Pacific salmon to more effectively address the steeply declining trends in many Pacific salmon stocks. Under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI), several interrelated initiatives have been designed to achieve a commercial Pacific salmon fishery that is biologically sustainable, is better positioned financially, and is capable of generating economic and social benefits for harvesters and communities.

As a Habitat Restoration Technician, you will support a group of Engineers and Biologists in the creation, protection and maintenance of salmon habitat. Your work will involve field visits for data gathering, topographic surveying, and design work for habitat projects. Maintenance and repair of existing habitat projects will also form a significant part of your duties. Bringing your knowledge and skills you will assist in the conception, planning and design of habitat projects. You will also have the ability to lead and manage field habitat construction projects. Advice and support to third party projects will also be part of your duties. A willingness to learn and use new and emerging technologies such as UAV’s, and mapping software is a must. You will bring office skills using AutoCAD, and other software, but you will also enjoy working outdoors in the natural environment. You have a willingness to travel and work long hours when necessary.

Intent of the process

The candidate pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term, secondment, deployment, assignment or acting 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:
Successful completion of secondary school education, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND Successful completion of an accredited Civil Engineering Technology Diploma; or Geomatics Engineering Diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
(E1) Experience in topographic or construction surveying using total station and processing survey data.
(E2) Experience in project planning, design and cost estimating.
(E3) Experience in supervision of excavation or construction projects in or around natural water bodies.
(E4) Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil construction projects.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
(C1) Demonstrating integrity and respect.
(C2) Thinking things through.
(C3) Working effectively with others.
(C4) Showing initiative and being action orientated.

Abilities:
(A1) Ability to analyze engineering plans and specifications.
(A2) Ability to analyze scientific/technical information.
(A3) Ability to communicate effectively orally.
(A4) Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Asset Certifications
• Eligible to be registered with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia; or the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors; or Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
• Transport Canada Drone Pilot Certification
• Small Boat Operators Certification
• Wilderness First Aid Certification
• ATV Operators Certification
• Environmental Monitor Training
• Swiftwater Certification
• Radio Operators Certification
• Bear Awareness Training
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification

Asset Experience:
(AE1) Experience with Real Time Kinetic Global Positioning System technology (RTK GPS).
(AE2) Experience using externally produced data sets such as lidar or photogrammetry data for project design or planning.
(AE3) Experience in forest road design or construction.
(AE4) Experience in water resource planning, design, or construction experience in rivers.
(AE5) Experience in marine resource planning, design or construction of restoration projects in estuaries or coastal nearshore zones.
(AE6) Experience with Geographic Information Systems.
(AE7) Experience using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology and/or Pix4D photogrammetry software.

Asset Knowledge:
(AK1) Knowledge of fish habitat, fish habitat restoration, and best management practices when working in and around water.
(AK2) Knowledge of sediment transport processes in rivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of Fisheries & Oceans is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. In support of achieving a diverse 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: Aboriginal person, Person with a Disability, Member of Visible Minority group, Woman.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be willing and able to physically conduct difficult field work under adverse conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work variable hours outside regular normal working hours (weekends, statutory holidays) to meet field season objectives.
• Must be willing and able to travel in small crafts including boats, float planes and helicopters.

Conditions of employment

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Reliability Security Clearance: Reliability Status.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Health Canada Medical 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

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset.

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.