Senior Engineering Advisor

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Duties

Duties:
As part of the national team, the Senior Engineering Advisor provides technical advice related to the overall lifecycle asset management of the SCH portfolio of marine infrastructure, including capital project planning, climate change resiliency, environmental stewardship, and data integrity. The Senior Engineering Advisor works closely with the program’s Regional Engineers across the country, on various challenges and opportunities. Close collaborations with other internal DFO sectors and interdepartmental regulators and advisors, is also a regular task, all while ensuring the program’s compliance to changing legislation and directives.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 civil engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Occupational certification :
Eligibility for certification as a professional Engineer in Canada.

Experience:
• Experience in applying Canadian rules and regulations pertaining to the design and construction of heavy civil infrastructure such as fixed and/or movable bridges, and/or marine infrastructure.
• Experience in providing advice and recommendations to management (‘Management’ means supervisory positions or higher).
• Experience in developing and sustaining collaborative relationships, dealing with various stakeholders.
• Experience in analyzing and maintaining asset data sets.

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

Experience:
• Experience in developing standards, guidelines or best practices in the field of marine or civil engineering.
• Experience in the interpretation of environmental policies, or guidelines.
• Experience in leading both the production and evaluation of engineering studies and reports.
• Experience in engineering inspection processes or programs.
• Experience in working with asset management software.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction principles and practices.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

Abilities:
• Ability to think strategically, assess complex information and/or situations, and develop recommendations.
• Ability to explain complex subjects logically and comprehensively.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Competencies:
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

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

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

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
Must be willing and able to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.

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