Senior Project Technologist

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Small Craft Harbours

Selection process number
26-DFO-QUE-EA-680105

Salary
$86,801 to $109,119

Level
EG-06

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Duties
ABOUT THE JOB
Are you a project manager or senior project technologist with experience in managing civil and/or marine infrastructure projects and want to take on new challenges? You will definitely have an interest in this job opportunity!

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) program at Fisheries and Oceans Canada strives to recruit highly qualified and skilled candidates and invest in its employees. We recognize the talent of our employees and will work with them to develop their full potential.

Work environment
The SCH team is a stimulating, dynamic and operational environment. We are responsible for the management and maintenance of a network of commercial fishing harbours. We are ensuring that essential harbours for the fishing industry remain open and in good condition. The facilities are highly diverse and include wharves, breakwaters, boat launch ramps, floating docks and walkways.

The Senior Project Technologist (EG-06) will act as a project lead maintenance and on major multi-million dollar projects. He/She will also be responsible for the dredging of several harbours for small boats.

Intent of the process
The current need is to fill a term position in Quebec City. A pool of candidates could be established and used to fill similar positions with varying tenures of employment and language requirements within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

A top-down selection may be used during any phases of the selection process.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is stronger and most effective when it reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, first consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups:
Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. As part of your application to this selection process, we invite you to self-declare which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more, visit our website on Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs.

• Travel within the post area, including to remote locations by various means of transportation (for example, small and large aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, helicopter, etc.)
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Navigate rough terrain, port infrastructure and construction sites in difficult weather conditions (cold, wind, rain, snow).
• Working overtime or working weekends occasionally.
• Consent to travel.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

• Technical College diploma (post-secondary or CEGEP) in civil engineering technology, architectural technology, construction management, surveying or any other related field.

• Experience in providing technical services, engineering advice and advice in support of design, construction, maintenance or repair of civil or marine infrastructure or portions of infrastructure.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and project management of civil or marine infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience in the preparation or revision of plans and specifications and in contract management including negotiation and litigation management with engineering service providers and construction contractors. Project management means: the identification of project objectives, needs, issues and risks, the planning and monitoring of budgets and schedules, as well as accountability in relation to the management of civil or marine infrastructure.

Applied / assessed at a later date

• Ability to plan, coordinate, deliver and manage civil or marine infrastructure construction projects.
• Ability to draft tender documents, prepare cost estimates and schedules for construction projects.
• Ability to manage contracts or technical mandates and manage contractual disputes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Judgment
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Demonstrate…