Senior Architectural Engineering Technologist

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”

✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
• Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience;
• Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided;
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

The Architectural Engineering Technologist is responsible for generating or modifying engineering drawings for hull, mechanical, and electrical systems in coordination with Subject Matter Experts (SME) from Marine System, Combat System and Naval Architect Engineering sections in support of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) west coast fleet. Knowledge of drawing software is essential to the job. The individual is also a liaison between the engineering and production work flow. The majority of the working environment is in a cubicle office setting at Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF). Remote off-site working is not authorized. Site visits to ships, submarines, or ashore establishments will be required to support the work. There may be opportunities to travel to either support the fleet internationally or pursue professional development.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

What do we offer?

🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

About the location:
The job is located in Esquimalt, BC. It is one of thirteen municipalities of the Greater Victoria Area/Capital Regional District at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The mild costal climate is one of the best in Canada. Outdoor and indoor recreational areas are abundant in the region, from pristine nature trails, clear blue lakes, bike paths to a number of education institutions and friendly neighbourhoods. Cultural events such as Rifflandia Music Festival, Victoria Tall Ships Festival, Symphony Splash, Oak Bay’s Tea Party, Esquimalt’s Buccaneer Day, and more provide a wide variety of entertainment. Vancouver and Seattle are with a day’s travel of this vibrant city.

Intent of the process

Our immediate need is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Esquimalt, BC.

This process may also be used to staff future vacancies with various employment tenures, and conditions of employment within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 1

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

EDU1: Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Aid Design (CAD) graphics, engineering graphics, mechanical engineering, or some other specialty relevant to the position.
OR
EDU1 ALT: An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE

EX1: Experience in interpreting and producing technical drawings.
EX2: Experience in using modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MicroStation, etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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COMPETENCIES

CO1: Demonstrating integrity and respect in a diverse and inclusive environment
CO2: Thinking things through
CO3: Working effectively with others
CO4: Showing initiative and being action oriented
CO5: Communication

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ABILITIES

AB1: Ability to recommend possible engineering design solutions to technical issue.

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

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ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEX1: Experience in working in a drafting office.
AEX2: Experience in interpreting and producing technical drawings applicable to naval ships or submarines.
AEX3: Experience in using an Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system such as Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or another SAP-based program.
AEX4: Experience in additive manufacturing and 3D laser scanning.
AEX5: Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team in the conduct of technical activities.
AEX6: Experience in working in a maritime environment such as maritime platforms, terminology, or operations.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities, Women.

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

Information on employment equity

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OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

As a result of the reduction of training activities at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for BATUS employees. Employees of UIC 7777 – BATUS may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing and able to work overtime, evenings, and on weekends at short notice (as required).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Willing and able to work in an open office environment and in an industrial environment.
Willing and able to work on and transfer to/from ships and submarines via small boat or helicopter.
Willing and able to travel nationally or internationally.
Willing and able to use vertical ladders, work at height, in confined spaces, or in high noise areas on board ship or submarines.

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

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

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

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.