Various Senior Engineering Technologist Positions

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Trenton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of National Defence is hiring for two roles: a Senior Architectural Engineering Technologist and a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist, both on an indeterminate basis. These positions require relevant post-secondary education and experience in project management, preparing scopes of work, and coordination of engineering projects. Successful candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, the opportunity for career advancement, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance plans

Pension plan

Various leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Completion of an engineering technology program or combination of education and experience.
• Experience in preparing project scope, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience in providing engineering support for planning, design, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scopes of work, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Provide engineering support for design and construction.
• Coordinate activities from project initiation to closure.

Skills

Communication

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in relevant engineering technology or applied science

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office 365 Suite

Cost Estimate Software

Job description

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

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’s role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their 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 overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill the following positions:

• one (1) Senior Architectural Engineering Technologist position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Petawawa, ON - English Essential.
• one (1) Senior Civil Engineering Technologist position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Borden, ON - English Essential.
  
  

A pool of of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and maybe used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.

Successful candidates who are existing federal employees may be considered for acting opportunities. Already an EG with National Defence? This process may be used for promotional and at-level movements of internal employees. Submit your application today!

Please note that all positions are on-site, and you will be expected to work in person for the entire duration of your scheduled hours.

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)



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Education

Successful completion of a post-secondary education program from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in relevant* engineering technology or applied science.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

• Relevant technical fields include: electrical, building controls/automation systems, mechanical, architectural, or civil.
  
  

Degree equivalency



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Experience

• Experience in the preparation of scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates, and computer-aided drawings for projects.
• Experience in providing engineering support services for planning, design, construction, operation, or maintenance.
  
  

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



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Asset 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)



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Asset Experiences

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/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 providing complete project management from initiation to closure for infrastructure and environmental projects, including new construction, recapitalization and environmental assessment and remediation.

AEX7 – Experience in contract administration.

AEX8 – Experience in coordinating consultant activities from project initiation, options analysis, design development and construction administration phases.

AEX9 – Experience as an Architectural Technologist/Technician/Trades person contributing to projects supporting building architectural systems (interior renovations and new construction).

AEX10 – Experience as an Electrical Technologist/Technician/Trades person contributing to projects supporting site and/or building electrical systems.

AEX11 – Experience as a Civil Technologist/Technician/Trades person contributing to projects supporting site and/or building municipal systems (interior renovations, site development/recapitalization and new construction).

AEX12 – Experience as a Mechanical Technologist/Technician/Trades person contributing to projects supporting building mechanical systems (interior renovations and new construction).

AEX13 – Experience as a Structural Technologist/Technician/Trades person contributing to projects supporting building structural systems (interior renovations and new construction).

AEX14 – Experience as a Building Automation Technologist/Technician/Trades person contributing to projects supporting building automation and instrumentation systems (interior renovations and new construction).

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

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Communication*
• Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allow you to understand and be understood by others.
  
  

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



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Asset Abilities

AA1 - Ability to manage changing priorities/tight deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.

AA2 - Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver effective leadership.



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Organizational Needs

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.

As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.



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Operational Requirements

Depending on the position being staffed, operational requirements may be considered conditions of employment.

• Willingness to work overtime
• Willingness to travel
  
  

Conditions of employment



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Conditions Of Employment

• Reliability security status
• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Possession of a valid class G driver’s license issued by the province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent.
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 military driver's license.
  
  

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.

Our organization will only accept online applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply Online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs 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

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.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, maybe used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, maybe used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

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.

To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.

If at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)

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.