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✅ Step 2: Tell us about you! 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.
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 to. 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.
Join us in a pivotal role where your skillset will be leveraged in providing expert engineering guidance on major projects, interpreting regulations, and leading technical studies within the comprehensive framework of the real property life cycle for Department of National Defense infrastructure. Additionally, you will be applying project management practices to plan and implement technical projects, analyzing business cases, managing budgets, and monitoring project progress. Moreover, you would be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of staff and teams involved with the engineering projects. If you’re detail-oriented and passionate about working on or leading projects, apply now to join our team!
Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the large stand 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
The intent of this process is to fill the following positions:
↪One (1) English Essential, ENG-04 Lead Engineer in Western Canada
↪One (1) English Essential, ENG-04 Lead Engineer in Kingston, Ontario
↪One (1) French Essential, ENG-04 Asset Engineer Manager in Montreal, Quebec
↪One (1) English Essential, ENG-05 Engineering Manager in Western Canada
A pool of qualified candidates may also be established and used to staff similar positions with various tenures, language profiles and security requirements within the Department of National Defense and other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).
**By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.
Positions to be filled: 4
Your résumé.
EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
EXPERIENCE
All Streams
EX1 Experience in planning maintenance and construction projects
EX2 Experience providing analysis, recommendations or advice related to integrated engineering services to decision makers, senior management, project managers and project teams.
EX3 Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing notes and correspondence for senior management.
Stream 2 (ENG-05)
EX4 Experience in managing construction program financial, materiel and human resources.
EX5 Experience in business case analysis
EX6 Experience in planning and implementing process improvement
Asset Education
AE1 Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute.
AE2 Hold a licence and be a member in good standing in one of the provincial Professional Engineering Associations.
Asset Experience
AE1 Experience in SAP PS (Project Systems) Module.
AE2 Experience in Real Property project management.
AE3 Experience in development and implementation of Asset Management Plans.
AE4 Experience in development and delivery of sustainable infrastructure design, construction or maintenance.
Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative B/B/B
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES
All Streams
C1 Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2 Thinking things through
C3 Working effectively with others
C4 Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C5 Communication
ABILITIES
All Streams
A1 Ability to apply the theories and principles of asset and facilities management.
A2 Ability to apply the engineering theories, principles and practices related to all disciplines for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and disposal of old and new infrastructure
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
o 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.
o As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS – UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.
o 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.
Operational Requirements
OR1 Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver's license.
OR2 Willing and able to work in enclosed spaces.
OR3 Willing and able to travel as required.
OR4 Willing and able to work overtime on short notice
Reliability Status security clearance
COE1 Hold a valid provincial Class 5 driver license.
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
▶ 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.
▶ 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.
▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection 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
↪ Organizational Needs
▶ 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.
▶ 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
▶ The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
**Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including e-mail correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
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.