Detachment Engineering Officer

Update: There has been an addition regarding the language qualifications outlined in the job posting.
We have added Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB).

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

📢 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.
• 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;
• Please provide a detailed response using the STAR method outlined below:
⭐Situation- Set the scene and provide details, such as your position, a specific example and timelines.
⭐Task/ Action – You can include your area of responsibility, steps you needed to take, and/or took to address the situation.
⭐Result- The outcome of your actions or the result of your performance.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.
✅ 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.

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.

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

As per the TBS common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service, there is an in-person requirement of at least 2 days per week in the office.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Yellowknife, North West Territories(NWT) and one (1) position in Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador(NL).

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff identical or similar positions within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 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:
OC1: 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).

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience providing technical advice to multi-disciplined design project teams.
EX2: Experience developing terms of reference for construction consultant teams and conducting consultant design assessments.
EX3: Experience working in the field of life cycle management of infrastructure (including buildings, roads and utilities), infrastructure maintenance, maintenance planning, and environmental management.
EX4: Experience developing briefing notes, financial analytics (eg. Return on Investment), producing long term business plans, and standard operating procedures.
EX5: Experience conducting or interpreting the results of facility condition assessments.

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

English essential
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5. Planning and organizing
C6. Communication

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

ASSETS:
AED1 - Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
AED2 - Facility Management Certification

Degree equivalency

AOC1- Registered as a professional engineer (P.Eng) in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

AEX1 - Experience in supervision*.
AEX2 - Experience in the development of standard operating procedures
*Supervision is defined as having the authority to assign work, to assess performance and to take appropriate corrective measures when necessary.

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

Information on employment equity

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 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 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

- Must be willing to work overtime, as required
- Willingness and ability to occasionally travel in Canada
- Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

-Must comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
-Must have valid, unrestricted provincial or territorial driver’s licence.

Other information

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▶ 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.
▶ 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.
▶ 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.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the 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;
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required;
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

▶ Yellowknife and Goose Bay have additional entitlements for employees, which varies with or without dependents. This includes an annual vacation travel assistance per family member as well as cost of living adjustments in the rage of:
Approx. $21K for a Yellowknife employee
Approx. $14K for a Goose Bay employee
These estimates per employee are based on the HIGHER rate WITH dependents, includes the VTA but does not factor in the adjustments that take place annually in Oct/Nov timeframe by the NJC.

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.