Project Engineer

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Work environment

The Real Property, Safety and Security (RPSS) department looks after lands, buildings, structures, improvements and other fixtures, more commonly known as real property assets. Within Technical Support, working with Engineers and Engineering Technologists, the real property assets that are managed include hatcheries, search and rescue stations, major facilities, light stations, fishways, and many more. The work ranges from major and minor capital projects to ongoing operations and maintenance requirements.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures across the Pacific Region.

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:
• Graduation with a degree 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.

• 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
Minimum three (3) years or more engineering experience pertaining to real property asset projects in the following:
• project planning and design;
• project management and contract administration
• and project construction and inspections.

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

EDUCATION
• Training in project management or PMP certification.
• Training in sustainable technologies or LEED AP certification.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
•Experience in the maintenance of facilities & equipment.
•Experience working with and coordinating federal infrastructure projects.
•Experience conducting consultation processes at a project level with the First Nations.
•Experience delivering and coordinating projects on remote sites with access challenges.
•Experience managing projects in partnerships with and maintaining relationships with the first nations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques
• Knowledge of management of organizing multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of contract and procurement management
• Knowledge of engineering design, practices and standards.
• Knowledge of asset management
• Knowledge of project management

ABILITY
• Ability to identify and analyse problems and develop and implement solutions
• Ability to apply design standards and construction specifications
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking Things Through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of DFO/CCG Real Property facility operations, infrastructure maintenance practices and procedures, and infrastructure upgrade projects (Salmonid Enhancement Sites, Coast Guard Sites, Conservation and, or Protection Sites, Major Facilities).
• Knowledge of marine infrastructure

Fisheries and Oceans Canada 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: Women, Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License
• Willing and able to conduct frequent visits to remote construction sites
• Willing and able to travel to remote locations in small crafts, boats or aircraft
• Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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

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.