Lead Engineer (Mechanical)

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

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Duties

▶ Providing support and expertise to all phases for construction projects: Statement of Requirement (SOR) development support, concept design support, design review, construction phase support for various types of facilities and utilities;
▶ Giving technical guidance, direction and support to custodians on all phases of infrastructure life cycle;
▶ Developing and maintaining key internal technical policy documents including standards, guidelines and technical bulletins.

Work environment

The Directorate of Architecture and Engineering Services (DAES), has an immediate need for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (ENG-04) with mechanical design experience in building services (HVAC, plumbing, automation, etc).

The DAES Mechanical Engineering group provides technical and strategic expertise to real property project development and operations teams, as well as the broader real property community across DND’s bases and wings.

As a mechanical design specialist, you will provide technical guidance and expertise to major capital project development teams in ensuring that all codes, standards, as well as internal and external policies are enforced. You will analyze multi-disciplinary project requirements, identify potential risks and develop unique solutions to complex problems. You will also apply your expertise and leadership in the development of policies, procedures, practices, technical studies and professional/technical training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of DND’s portfolio.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1), English essential ENG-04 position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures, language profiles and security requirements within the Department of National Defense and other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

**By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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)

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.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification

Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada.

EXPERIENCE:
E1. Experience in a mechanical engineering design field related to building and utility infrastructure systems.
E2. Experience in conducting engineering studies, evaluating reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment initiatives.
E3. Experience in developing policies, standards or guidelines in a mechanical engineering field related to building and utility infrastructure systems.

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-oriented
C5. Communication

ABILITIES:
A1. Ability to analyse and provide advice and recommendations.
A2. Ability to apply the understanding of federal acts, codes, standards, policies or guidelines that apply to mechanical engineering for buildings, utilities and infrastructures.
A3. Ability to apply the theories, principles and practice of mechanical engineering as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AE1. Experience in the application of sustainability assessment rating systems in the context of building construction projects.
AE2. Experience in petroleum, oils and lubricants storage and distribution systems design, maintenance or regulation compliance.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

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.

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.

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1. Willing and able to work overtime upon request as required.
OR2. Willingness and ability to travel across Canada to various Canadian Armed Forces Military Bases/wings as required
OR3. Possession of a valid driver's license or personal mobility to the degree normally associated with possession of a valid driver's license within the limits of Treasury Board's Travel Policy.

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.

▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
▶ 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.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
▶ 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.
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▶ The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

**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.

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.