Various Technologist Positions – Real Property Operations

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Yellowknife is seeking candidates for technical support roles in engineering. Candidates with a secondary school diploma and relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and respectful environment, including a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Pension plan

Leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in developing or implementing procedures and guidelines.
• Experience in providing technical advice to various parties.
• Experience in inspecting and evaluating work sites.
• Willing to work overtime and extensive travel.
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering procedures.
• Provide technical support for maintenance projects.
• Manage compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments.

Skills

Developing or implementing procedures and guidelines

Providing technical advice

Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

Interpreting and applying legislation

Inspecting and evaluating work sites

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative

Communication

Education

Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Tools

AutoCAD

SharePoint

Environmental Management Systems

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

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How does this work?

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

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

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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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

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff vacancies with employment tenures and security requirements that may vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.

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

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Note

The 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.
  
  

Degree equivalency



Experience

• Experience in developing or implementing procedures and guidelines.
• Experience in providing technical advice to various parties.
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary engineering or technical environment.
• Experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation, regulations, or policies.
• Experience in inspecting and evaluating work sites, buildings, or other facilities.
• Experience will be assessed in terms of the depth and breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled, as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated.
  
  

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



English essential

Information on language requirements



COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Communication
  
  

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



Depending on the position being staffed, asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.

ASSET EDUCATION

• Successful completion of a post-secondary program from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.
  
  

Degree equivalency



ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Engineering Technician (CTech)
• Project Management Institute (PMI) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or equivalent)
  
  
  
  

Asset Experience

• Experience in providing engineering design and technical support services for maintenance or construction projects.
• Experience in leading project teams.
• Experience in supervising employees.
• Experience in managing SharePoint folders and document repositories.
• Experience in managing Fire and Life Safety systems.
• Experience in applying health and safety standards and maintaining compliance.
• Experience in managing contract administration.
• Experience in managing preventative maintenance.
• Experience in reviewing, researching and developing technical documentation such as specifications, Statements of Work, technical Statements of Requirements, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Experience in developing, implementing, or managing an Environmental Management System.
• Experience in conducting environmental risk assessments or investigations.
• Experience in applying tank regulations.
• Experience in using a resource planning system such as Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or SAP PS (Project Systems).
• Experience in using a drafting and design application such as AutoCAD.
• Experience in working with the Department of National Defence (DND) or the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as it relates to infrastructure development.
  
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Project management principles.
• Knowledge of Life Safety systems.
  
  
  
  

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.

Information on employment equity



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



Operational Requirements

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

• Willing and able to undertake extensive travel.
• Willing and able to work overtime as required.
• Willing and able to comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willing and able to work at heights, in enclosed spaces, and physically lift up to 25 kg when required.
• Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted provincial or territorial driver’s licence valid in the location of work.
• Willing and eligible to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s licence (DND 404).
  
  

Conditions of employment



Security Clearance: Reliability, Secret

• 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.
• Meet and maintain the Health Canada occupational health evaluation in accordance with Treasury Board 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

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

Our organization will only accept on-line 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 PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Note

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, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

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.

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.

Positions in Yellowknife are considered Isolated Posts. The Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive will apply. For further information: https://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/d4/en

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.