Senior Project Technologist

Department of National Defence Canada; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major federal government employer is seeking three Engineering Technologists for indeterminate positions in Ontario. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and relevant engineering experience. The role involves project management and engineering support for infrastructure projects. Applicants must be able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a salary range of $86,801 to $109,119 CAD.

Qualifications

• Experience in the preparation of scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates and computer-aided drawings.
• Experience in providing engineering support services for planning, design, and construction.
• Experience in complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure projects.
• Managing stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards in projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Working effectively with others

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Dependability

Communication

Education

Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Job description

Overview

National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment)

Borden (Ontario), Petawawa (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario), Trenton (Ontario)

EG-06

$86,801 to $109,119

Closing date: 24 September, 23:59 Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad.

Apply online

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation 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 and click "Apply Online".

Step 2: Tell us about yourself. Attach your résumé and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will carefully review all qualifications. If your talent matches an immediate or upcoming opportunity, you may be contacted for further information or assessment.

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND provides services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces in operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the mission, and the department supports learning, development, career progression and long-term job satisfaction.

Intent of the process

The intent is to fill three (3) English-essential EG-06 positions in different locations in Ontario, on an indeterminate (permanent) basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to fill similar positions with varying tenures, linguistic profiles, and/or security requirements at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé

Essential qualifications

Education

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note 1: Employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Relevant technical fields include: electrical, building controls/automation systems, mechanical, architectural, or civil.

Diplôme d'études secondaires ou les alternatives approuvées par l'employeur (Remarque 1).

Remarque 1: Les alternatives approuvées par l'employeur sont:

• Des résultats satisfaisants au test approuvé par la Commission de la fonction publique comme alternative au diplôme d'études secondaires; ou
• Une combinaison acceptable d’études, de formation et d’expérience.
• Les domaines techniques pertinents comprennent: électricité, systèmes de contrôle et d’automatisation des bâtiments, mécanique, architecture, ou le génie civil.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Experience in the preparation of scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates and computer-aided drawings for projects.

EX2: Experience in providing engineering support services for planning, design, construction, operation or maintenance.

EX3: Experience in providing complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure projects, including new construction, recapitalization or environmental assessment and remediation.

EX4: Experience in personnel management of a small technical team.

COMPETENCIES: Attention to detail; Analytical thinking; Working effectively with others; Demonstrating integrity and respect; Dependability; Communication

Abilities

Ability to manage changing priorities and tight deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and exercise sound expectation management skills.

Information for assessment

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

Information on language requirements

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

AOC1: Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.); AOC2: Certified Engineering Technician (C.Tech.); AOC3: Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.); AOC4: Building Operator Certification (BOC); AOC5: Facility Management Professional (FMP); AOC6: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng); AOC7: Project Management Professional (PMP)

Asset Experience

AEX1: Experience working in the Federal Public Service or in Defence Construction Canada.

AEX2: Experience using AutoCAD.

AEX3: Experience using National Master Specifications (NMS) to tender infrastructure maintenance or construction projects.

AEX4: Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).

AEX5: Experience using cost estimate software such as RS Means Online or Manual.

AEX6: Experience in contract administration.

AEX7: Experience coordinating consultant activities from project initiation, options analysis, design development and construction administration phases.

AEX8: Experience as an Architectural Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building architectural systems (interior renovations and new construction).

AEX9: Experience as an Electrical Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting site or building electrical systems (interior renovations and new construction).

AEX10: Experience as a Civil Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting site or building municipal systems (interior renovations, site development, recapitalization and new construction).

AEX11: Experience as a Mechanical Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building mechanical systems (interior renovations and new construction).

AEX12: Experience as a Structural Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building structural systems (interior renovations and new construction).

AEX13: Experience as a Building Automation Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building automation and instrumentation systems (interior renovations and new construction).

Operational requirements

Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and on short notice (responding to emergencies).

Must be able to travel and work at various sites and under various conditions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

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

Online applications only. If you cannot apply online, contact us for alternate methods prior to the closing date.

Preferences

Preference will be given to veterans first, then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Nunavut-specific preference applies where applicable.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.