Project Engineer

Posting details

• Reference number: DFO26J-177116-000028
• Selection process number: 26-DFO-QUE-EA-686756
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
• Level: EN-ENG-03

Duties

📌ABOUT THE JOB Do you want to put your engineering skills at the service of concrete projects that have a lasting impact on Quebec's coastal communities? You will certainly be interested in this job opportunity!

The Small Craft Harbours Branch (SCH) is looking for motivated professionals with engineering knowledge, a keen interest in the management and maintenance of marine infrastructure, and an ability to solve diverse problems in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

The 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.

As a Project Engineer, you will participate in the planning, design, maintenance and management of critical port infrastructure, including wharves, breakwaters, boat launches and coastal protection structures. What to expect: ⚓ Plan, design and carry out marine infrastructure projects of various sizes; ⚓ Produce or review plans, specifications, calculations and cost estimates; ⚓ Provide technical advice to support asset management and decision-making; ⚓ Develop innovative solutions to increase the sustainability, safety and performance of port infrastructure.

You will help support the fishing industry and coastal communities while addressing technical challenges related to marine conditions, climate change, and evolving operational needs.

Intent of the process

💭 The current need is to fill a determinate 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.

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.

Language requirements

Bilingual - imperative