Mechanical Engineer *ANTICIPATORY*

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Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate HOW you meet the EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE requirements listed in the essential qualifications and asset qualifications sections. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Your resume will be used as a secondary source of information to validate your experience.

Duties

Public Services and Procurement Canada manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country and is the Government of Canada's real property expert. Our Pacific Region extends from the Canada/U.S. border to the Arctic, including British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Our real property professionals include office accommodation specialists, architects, engineers, technologists, real estate experts and asset and facility managers. Our work in delivering services is equally diverse—it includes construction and repairs to federal correctional facilities, RCMP facilities, research laboratories, border crossings, parks facilities, transportation facilities as well as office fit-up in owned and leased facilities. Providing design management, project management, site inspections, investigations, evaluations and attends site meetings for Correctional Services Canada (CSC) institutions, RCMP facilities and federal government project sites.

As a Discipline Engineer (Mechanical), you will be challenged with:
Managing all aspects of project development and delivery by providing oversight to the work of teams in the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and evaluation of assigned engineering projects and greening initiatives of all levels of complexity. Providing design management for projects and greening initiatives characterized by a medium to large complexity and value to satisfy time, cost, and scope and quality requirements consistent with departmental commitments to the client. Monitoring the review and acceptance of studies, design, and construction work for assigned projects.

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions with different tenures, various locations, and security requirements within Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Pacific Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES
1. Experience as a mechanical engineer for a minimum of seven (7) years, with specialization in mechanical systems in buildings***.

2. *Recent and **significant experience working as part of a multidisciplinary project team providing full mechanical engineering services such as planning, preparing drawings, specifications, technical reviews, reports, condition assessments and tender documents for building mechanical engineering projects.

3. Experience in providing technical advice to stakeholders on mechanical systems in buildings.

4. *Recent experience in reviewing work prepared by other professionals for services including, but not limited to, quality assurance, compliance with standards, meeting project cost, adherence to schedule, or confirmation of scope in mechanical engineering projects.

5. Experience in project management related to building design and contract administration.

*"Recent” experience is defined as at least 5 years of experience after obtaining Professional Engineer license, within the last 10 years immediately prior to the submission of an application.

**“Significant” Is defined as having performed the role of the Engineer of Record, from design to completion, for at least two (2) new construction projects or two (2) major renovation projects. The budget for the mechanical construction portion of the listed projects must be a minimum of $500,000.00.

***”Mechanical systems in buildings” are defined as systems to be found in most types of buildings such as commercial, industrial, institutional, or office accommodation, for example HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and controls.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
1. Knowledge of theories and principles of mechanical and maintenance engineering in building services.
2. Knowledge of sustainability and energy related factors in building engineering design and construction.
3. Knowledge of project management related to building design and contract administration.

COMPETENCIES
1. Demonstrating Integrity and respect
2. Thinking things through
3. Working Effectively with others
4. Showing initiative and being action oriented
5. Client Service level 1
For more information on the Client service competencies, please see the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html

ABILITIES:
1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. Ability to solve engineering design problems.
4. Ability to analyze and evaluate engineering deliverables such as client requirements, engineering proposals etc..

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
1. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.

2. Certification as a professional in leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED).

EXPERIENCE
1. Experience in the design of LEED certified projects.

2. Experience in the review and development of standards or guidelines, related to building engineering such as HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, or controls.

3. Experience in technical review of mechanical engineering designs for various types of building constructions for example penitentiaries, security facilities, government offices, laboratories and research facilities.

4. Experience in selection and monitoring of consultants/sub-consultants and contractors.

5. Experience with writing and reviewing specifications.

6. Experience in human resources management including supervision of a minimum of 2 employees.

7. Experience in ACAD version 12 or later; or Revu Bluebeam.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYENT
1. Security requirement: Reliability Status
2. Registration with the Provincial Engineers Association(s) in Canada where project(s) are performed.
3. Willingness and ability to work overtime and occasionally on short notice.
4. Willingness and ability to travel frequently by car, boat or small airplane.
5. Possession of a valid driver’s license or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with possession of a valid driver’s license, within the limits of Treasury Board Policy.
6. Willingness and ability to work in and around construction sites including federal correctional institutions.
7. Willingness and ability to wear protective equipment.
8. Willingness and ability, in the future, to undergo and maintain additional security clearance such as; secret and secret enhance, in order to meet government and clients’ needs.

NOTE:
The conditions of employment may vary depending on the position being staffed. Those selected must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Other information

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Preference

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.

Contact information

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