Discipline Engineer - Closing date has been extended

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
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

⭐Want to learn more about the exciting engineering projects at PSPC? Want to hear about how to apply to a government process? Come and meet the Engineering and Human Resources teams for an “Open Mic” information session to be held on March 21st, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. EST (French session) and 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST (English Version). We look forward to meeting you!⭐

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 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 discipline engineer include:

Providing professional and technical services to PSPC and other government department clients; leading teams to deliver technical services in support of large or significant projects; and, providing professional strategic advice. Advice and services delivered relate to the planning, design, construction, conservation, or maintenance of engineering works or building systems, structures, equipment or processes, and the development and application of related codes, standards, and policies.

• Leading a multi-disciplinary team that delivers professional and technical services.
• Providing strategic engineering subject matter advice and recommendations on a project-by-project basis to multi-disciplinary project teams; as well as, to PSPC and other government department clients; and, leading teams delivering technical services in support of large or significant projects.
• Leading integrated multi-disciplinary review teams, including quality assurance and/or compliance/conformance reviews, to ensure that sound design, construction, and management principles and practices, and/or policies, standards, guidelines, and/or contract requirements are adhered to and applied consistently; undertaking research and supporting studies including condition assessments and investigations into technical issues.
• Planning and participating in the delivery of services including studies, investigations, evaluations, design services, options and proposals in an engineering discipline or associated areas of specialization. Final deliverables are reviewed for overall quality and clarity by more senior positions.
• Providing feedback on the effectiveness of engineering unit policies and standards, guidelines, and directives.
• Participating in the development of construction documents and the administration of contracts for consultant service acquisition including standing offers, supply arrangements, and open agreements.
• Monitoring, identifying, and assessing opportunities for the application of new technologies and trends. Contributing to knowledge transfer to colleagues and clients.

(Please see Other Information for a description of the units that are hiring from this process).

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!

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff bilingual positions located in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate basis with the following linguistic profiles: Bilingual Imperative - Level BBB/BBB; Bilingual Imperative - Level CBC/CBC.

This process will also serve to staff one (1) electrical engineer with industrial qualifications to work on the lift bridges in the Ontario region. This position will be located in Toronto and has a language profile of English essential.

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 (see 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.

And

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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

𝐄𝐗𝟏: Extensive* experience providing technical services in an engineering discipline related to the analysis, design, or construction of real property** or industrial facility projects; operations and maintenance; or building commissioning.

𝐄𝐗𝟐: Extensive* experience in conducting on-site inspections and quality assurance reviews of engineering designs, reports, drawings, or specifications.

𝐄𝐗𝟑: Experience in preparing briefing materials and providing engineering advice and recommendations to senior managers,*** clients or stakeholders.

𝐄𝐗𝟒: Experience in managing people (employees, consultants, contractors, or multi-disciplinary teams) which includes managing budgets, contracts, and schedules.

𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

* Extensive experience is defined as the depth, breadth, and scope of experience with having performed a broad range of activities for approximately eight (8) years.

** Real property assets include any structures such as buildings; heritage buildings and structures; engineering assets (bridges, dams, marine infrastructure*, or roads); underground infrastructure; earth retaining structures or equivalent built works which also includes specialized science-based laboratories, new iconic complex buildings or industrial facilities. *Marine infrastructure* includes assets such as wharfs, jetties, or dry docks.

***Senior managers refers to EN-ENG-05 level or equivalent, such as Manager or Project Manager, and higher levels.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work overtime on occasion on short notice.

Willingness and ability to travel, access and work in industrial settings or construction sites.

Willingness and ability to maintain current certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

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

Various language requirements
Note: Positions to be staffed in the National Capital Regional (NCR) are bilingual imperative.

The C level implies an advanced proficiency level; the B level implies an intermediate level of proficiency.

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.

Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB (NCR)
Bilingual Imperative - CBC/CBC (NCR)
English Essential (Toronto position only)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

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

COMPETENCIES:

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 – Ensures high-quality client service.

ABILITIES:

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

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Asset qualifications are not essential for the job.

However, if you have experience in any of the assets identified below, please respond to the screening questions as one or many of the asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates.

Asset Education / Professional Certification:

𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟏: Graduation with a master’s degree in engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟐: Certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - LEED.
𝐀𝐄𝐃𝟑: Certification: ISO 50001 – Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

𝐀𝐄𝟏: Experience in providing technical engineering services related specifically to real property or engineering assets which may include any of following:

• Dams, bridges, marine infrastructure, or roads
• Electrical engineering expertise which may include electrical distribution system LV & MV, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, emergency power systems, control systems, commissioning and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Fire protection services
• Seismic engineering and retrofits expertise which may include concrete rehabilitation, on-site review of engineering works, asset integrity assessments or building envelope engineering
• 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
• Mechanical engineering expertise which may include HVAC systems, boiler systems, piping systems, energy saving systems (energy recovery/modelling systems), fire protection systems, building automation systems, mechanical maintenance and commissioning of systems
• Heritage buildings or structures
• Laboratory or science-based facilities

𝐀𝐄𝟐: Experience in the design of industrial equipment related to hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

𝐀𝐄𝟑: Experience in conducting inspections, testing and verification of industrial equipment related to hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

𝐀𝐄𝟒: Experience in Bridge engineering which may include any of the following:

• Conceptual bridge design, bridge planning and detail design functions
• Computer applications for bridge engineering or new methodologies used
• Maintenance and repair of bridges
• Supervision of the construction of bridge projects
• Expertise in moveable bridges

𝐀𝐄𝟓: Experience in Dam engineering which may include any of the following:

• Developing engineering technical solutions for construction and repair work of dams or industrial equipment, assessing their feasibility, evaluating their financial and non-financial factors, and making recommendations
• Inspecting and tracking the condition of a portfolio of heavy mechanical or electrical equipment used in dam or industrial sites
• Preparing operation and maintenance manuals and standard operating procedures for heavy mechanical equipment used in dam or industrial sites
• Asset life cycle cost analysis of mechanical or electrical dam or industrial equipment
• Managing a portfolio of dam or industrial assets for long-term reliability
• Preparing statements of work and tender design packages for the repair or replacement of heavy mechanical or electrical equipment used in dam or industrial sites

𝐀𝐄𝟔: Experience in marine infrastructure engineering which may include any of the following:

• Developing engineering technical solutions for construction and repair work of marine infrastructure or industrial sites, assessing their feasibility, evaluating their financial and non-financial factors, and making recommendations
• Inspecting and tracking the condition of a portfolio of marine or industrial infrastructure
• Reviewing operation and maintenance manuals and standard operating procedures for marine infrastructure or industrial sites
• Asset life cycle cost analysis of marine or industrial equipment
• Managing a portfolio of marine or industrial assets for long-term reliability
• Preparing statements of work and tender design packages for the repair, replacement, and new construction of various components of marine or industrial sites

𝐀𝐄𝟕: Experience in providing engineering services in the planning, design or construction phases for projects that are laboratory or science-based facilities.

𝐀𝐄𝟖: Experience in the conservation of heritage buildings or structures which may include any of the following:

• Structural repair and rehabilitation techniques for heritage buildings or structures
• Investigative and testing techniques related to condition assessments of heritage buildings or structures
• Application of heritage conservation standards and guidelines in the rehabilitation of heritage masonry, wood buildings or structures
• Application of the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation for Historic Places in Canada (second edition)

𝐀𝐄𝟗: Experience in Building Sciences as applied to the performance modelling, assessment, maintenance or replacement of building envelopes or their components including retrofits.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟎: Experience in sustainable design practices and materials.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟏: Experience in blast analyses and design of blast mitigation measures for buildings.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟐: Experience in providing technical engineering services related specifically to real property which may include mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, fire protection systems, potable water systems, boiler and pressure vessel systems, piping systems, laboratory design or energy recovery systems.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟑: Experience in policy development and implementation.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟒: Experience in providing technical advisory services related to building systems or district energy systems or similar industrial environments processes.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟓: Experience in deployment assessment on low carbon and energy efficient technology which includes techno-economic assessment to analyze economic performance.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟔: Experience in energy management with a focus on energy generation and transformation either through project management or operations and maintenance.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟕: Experience in energy services modernization.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟖: Experience in supervising employees which includes setting objectives and monitoring performance.

𝐀𝐄𝟏𝟗: 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.

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 valid security clearance: secret or reliability status, depending on the position to be staffed.

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

We will have positions available in the following organization units: Infrastructure Asset Management, Strategic Sourcing (ESAP), Laboratories Canada (SPIB) 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 and Burlington Canal Lift Bridge, etc.), various dams (such as Rideau Falls Dam and Timiskaming 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 Laboratories Canada Program within the Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch (SPIB) is advancing the delivery of new science infrastructure across Canada by revitalizing federal science and technology laboratories in addition to restoring and modernizing the buildings and grounds of Parliament Hill.

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
▻ 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.

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 may be required and attendance at meetings may 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" or cut and paste from résumés 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 to be 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.

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.