Intermediate Engineer

Duties
📌 Real Property Operations Unit Ontario Detachment Borden (RPOOU(O) Det Borden) is located at Canadian Forces Base Borden. RPOU(O) Det Borden is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all DND Infrastructure at CFB Borden, CFB Meaford, and Barrie and Owen Sound Armouries. As a Junior Engineer, you will support program development and management by validating project requirements, incorporating Government of Canada initiatives, and prioritizing projects for planning. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to develop Statements of Requirements and cost estimates, while identifying supplementary requirements. During project execution, you'll engage design teams, procure consultants, and ensure compliance with tender documents. Additionally, you'll monitor project scope, cost, and schedule, manage changes, and complete necessary administrative tasks for project closeout.

Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission.
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🏢 In line with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) direction, the Department of National Defence has adopted a common hybrid work model where employees work at their designated worksite at least 4 days each week, or 80% of their regular schedule. Some positions may require full-time on-site presence.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to fill four (4) EN ENG 03 English Essential indeterminate position in Borden. 🔷This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.🔷Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.🔷A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled
4

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
📢 How does this work?✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply”.✅ 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 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. 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.▶ 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” 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, 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.▶ The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you.▶ 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 . 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.

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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 ANDhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
Additional conditions of employment may be required depending on the position being staffed. Candidates may be contacted and asked to submit information to confirm conditions of employment.📌 COE1. Reliability Status security clearance.📌 COE2. Possess a valid, unrestricted provincial or territorial driver's licence permitting the operation of passenger vehicles (equivalent to an Ontario Class G licence).📌 COE3. Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.📌 COE4. Willing and able to obtain and maintain a licence and to be a member in good standing of the respective provincial association of Professional Engineers.

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📌 OR1. Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver's license.📌 OR2. Willing and able to work in enclosed spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights.📌 OR3. Willing and able to occasionally travel in Canada.📌 OR4. Willing and able to work overtime and be on call during the week and/or weekends, sometimes on short notice.

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❗Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.❗ Note: To support an efficient assessment process, essential experience criteria may be evaluated sequentially, one criterion at a time. Candidates must meet each criterion being assessed in order to proceed to the evaluation of subsequent criteria. Candidates who do not meet the criterion under review will be screened out of the process. It is the responsibility of candidates to carefully review the requirements and to ensure their application clearly demonstrates how each experience criterion is met.
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⭐ EDUCATION
🔹 Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.ANDEligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).Note:
1. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and must have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization.

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⭐EXPERIENCE🔹EX1: Experience in the design or implementation of construction projects (new construction, maintenance, or renovations) demonstrating expertise in one of the following disciplines and a general understanding of at least two others:
• Architectural engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Civil engineering🔹EX2. Experience preparing technical plans, reports, surveys, inspections, or design documents, and applying engineering principles to interpret applicable codes, standards, regulations, and legislation.🔹EX3. Experience performing asset analyses, preparing cost estimates and bills of material, and providing technical recommendations to support project delivery and management decision-making.🔹EX4. Experience managing multiple infrastructure projects from initiation to closure, including new construction, recapitalization, environmental assessment, or remediation projects.🔹EX5. Experience preparing reports, presentations, briefing notes, and correspondence for senior management (Director level or equivalent and above).

⭐COMPETENCIES
🔹C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
🔹C2. Thinking things through
🔹C3. Working effectively with others
🔹C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
🔹C5. Communication

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.⭐Occupational Certifications🔹AOC1. Certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.🔹AOC2. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.🔹AOC3. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certification.

⭐EXPERIENCE🔹AEX1. Experience in the application of project, risk management and business case analysis.🔹AEX2. Experience leading or managing project teams in a multidisciplinary design environment related to building infrastructure or utilities management.🔹AEX3. Experience in preparing Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) designs for infrastructure maintenance or construction projects.🔹AEX4. Experience using National Master Specifications (NMS) to tender infrastructure maintenance or construction projects for contract.🔹AEX5. Experience conducting technical studies and evaluations of infrastructure (buildings, roads and utilities) or participating in facility condition studies/assessments.🔹AEX6. Experience as an Electrical Engineer inspecting building electrical systems, evaluating system performance or operations (power quality and harmonic analysis), conducting fault and arc flash analysis and reviewing or evaluating protection settings for Low and Medium Voltage distribution systems.🔹AEX7. Experience as a Civil or Structural Engineer inspecting building structural systems (building envelope and structural supports) and evaluating civil or municipal system performance or operations (sanitary systems or water distribution systems or road or pavement conditions). 🔹AEX8. Experience as a Mechanical Engineer inspecting building mechanical systems (district energy, heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing and building mechanical equipment) and evaluating facility related mechanical system performance/operations.🔹AEX9. Experience working in the Federal Public Service or in Defence Construction Canada .🔹AEX10. Experience using cost estimate software such as RS Means Online or Manual.

________________________________⭐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.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.

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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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