Civil Engineering Technician

Work environment
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence (DND). We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. The CCG proudly serves 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline, the longest coastline of any given country, and is one of the few federal agencies that provides direct, front-line services 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one (1) EG-06 position in Parry Sound, ON or Sarnia, ON within the Marine and Civil Infrastructure unit on an indeterminate basis.A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent or temporary basis within the Canadian Coast Guard within the Department of Defence.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.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, 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.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)

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Reliability Status security clearance

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.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 AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627 AND https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.htmlTravel and overtime, including travel to remote locations by various modes of transportation (e.g. small and large aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.).Possession of a valid driver's license.Willingness and ability to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.

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EDUCATION
Successful completion of approved post-secondary education in an Engineering, Construction, Architectural Technician field or Property Management program or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in completing layout and staking services to guide the construction of civil infrastructure.EX2: Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment related to the construction or repair of infrastructure. Candidate must have been responsible for at least 2 of the following:
• construction drawings,
• writing of technical specifications and scopes of work,
• cost estimates,
• project management,
• construction monitoring.EX3: Experience in life-cycle management of civil infrastructure. This includes:
• development and evaluation of reports,
• providing operational, technical or maintenance advice to clients.EX4: Experience using computer-aided design software, such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Inventor, or SOLIDWORKS.

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of common practices pertaining to the management of civil infrastructure projects. K2: Knowledge of common practices pertaining to the structural analysis of towers and foundations. K3: Knowledge of common practices pertaining to the land surveys and site layouts.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to recommend implementation options in support of infrastructure investment or rehabilitation initiatives.

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.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
AOC1: Certification as an Engineering Technologist in Canada.AOC2: Licensed to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).AOC3: Formal training or certification in Project Management

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in structural inspection of civil infrastructure.AEX2: Experience in the completion of land surveys, and the development of site plans.AEX3: Experience testing materials such as wet concrete, cured concrete, wood, steel, or aluminum.AEX4: Experience in the construction, rehabilitation, repair, or maintenance of harbour structures or off-shore piers.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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