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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
We currently have immediate needs for the following locations:
Ontario:
One (1) EG-03 Survey Computer Aid Design (CAD) Technologist for Borden, ON
One (1) EG-04 Engineering Designer for Borden, ON
One (1) EG-03 Geographic Information System (GIS) Technologist for Kingston, ON
One (1) EG-03 Geographic Information System (GIS) Technologist for Petawawa, ON
British Columbia:
One (1) EG-03 Survey Computer Aid Design (CAD) Technologist for Victoria, BC
One (1) EG-03 Geographic Information System (GIS) Technologist for Comox, BC
A pool 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: 6
Your résumé.
EDUCATION:
ALL STREAMS
ED01: 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 Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), electrical, building controls/automation systems, mechanical, architectural, civil/structural or technical/technology fields.
EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1 - EG-03 Survey Computer Aid Design (CAD) Technologist:
EX01: Experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings related to real property, construction, infrastructure, or site development.
STREAM 2 - EG-03 Geographic Information System (GIS) Technologist:
EX02: Experience working with geospatial technologies ** in various fields such as cartography, remote sensing, surveying/GPS techniques, or spatial data management.
**Geospatial technologies may include but is not limited to defining, designing, maintaining, and implementing modifications to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
STREAM 3 - EG-04 Engineering Designer:
EX03: Experience working in institutional, industrial or commercial architectural, mechanical (such as HVAC/Plumbing/Fire protection), structural, civil or electrical (such as High voltage or Facility/Building Distribution systems), engineering design and analysis.
EX04: Experience in the preparation of scopes of work OR technical specifications OR cost estimates OR computer aided drawings for projects.
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*
*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.
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :
AOC1: Possession of one or more of the following certifications:
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
• Certified Engineering Technician (C. Tech)
• Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.)
• Certified Survey Technologist (C.S.Tech)
ASSET EXPERIENCE :
The asset qualifications may be used in screening, assessment or determining right fit for this selection process. You are strongly recommended to answer any of the asset experiences below if you meet it.
AEX01: Experience using CAD (computer-aided design) software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar to produce drawings, maps, or plans from survey data.
AEX02: Experience conducting field surveys, operating survey instruments or recording Survey Data and providing analysis
AEX03: Experience using GIS (Geographic information system) software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar to create and manipulate geospatial data.
AEX04: Experience in collecting and integrating spatial data from various sources or conducting spatial analysis or interpretation of aerial or satellite imagery.
AEX05. Experience as an Architectural Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building architectural systems (interior renovations and new construction).
AEX06. Experience as an Electrical Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting site and/or building electrical systems (interior renovations and new construction).
AEX07. Experience as a Civil Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting site and/or building municipal systems (interior renovations, site development/recapitalization and new construction).
AEX08. Experience as a Mechanical Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building mechanical systems (interior renovations and new construction).
AEX09. Experience as a Structural Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building structural systems (interior renovations and new construction).
AEX10. Experience as a Building Automation Technologist/Technician/Tradesperson contributing to projects supporting building automation and instrumentation systems (interior renovations and new construction).
AEX11. Experience in applying project management theories, principles and practices, including management of contracts, problem solving, project planning/review, cost management and resolving contractual issues, etc. to coordinate project design teams and to facilitate the preparation of contract documents (i.e. drawings and specifications).
AEX12. Experience with Building Information Models (BIM) or National Defence (DND) Building Information Models (BIM) Standards.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (All Streams):
OR1: Willing and able to work overtime including on weekends as needed
OR2: Willing and able to travel in Canada as needed
English essential
Information on language requirements
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.
ALL STREAMS
1. Reliability security status
2. Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics - Canada.ca, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector- Canada.ca, Directive on Conflict of Interest- Canada.ca, and DAOD 7021-1, Conflict of Interest - Canada.ca.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted provincial or Territorial Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
4. Willing to obtain and maintain a Military Driver’s Licence (DND 404).
5. Must be willing to wear and/or utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations
Hiring managers may establish other conditions of employment specific to the position being staffed.
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
Other:
▶ 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)
▶The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
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.