Senior Systems Engineer / Senior Engineer, Project Management

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When you apply for this selection process, you are not applying for a specific position, but for a collective staffing process to fill various engineering positions (EN-ENG-05). We have grouped the positions into 2 streams, Stream 1, which are Senior Project Management Engineer positions, and Stream 2, which are Senior Systems Engineer positions. Depending on the stream, specific essential qualifications are required. We invite you to apply to the streams of your choice, according to your interests.

Please take note of the qualifications for the two positions below to determine whether you wish to apply on one or both stream.

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STREAM 1: EN-ENG-05 - Senior Engineer, Project Management

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

• A bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university with specializations related to the functions of the position, such as, but not limited to : aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical and biomedical.

OR

• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCES :

• At least ten (10) years of experience in evaluating, analyzing, and solving problems in the engineering field.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in providing technical and strategic advice in the engineering field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in negotiating with various stakeholders.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing* projects or programs with varying degrees of complexity and magnitude.
• Managing is defined as being directly responsible and not limited to planning (including option analysis), cost and schedule scope, risk management or contract management.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of project management.

ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively orrally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change
• Achieve Results

For additional information on the competencies please refer to: Key Leadership Competency profile and examples of effective and ineffective behaviours - Canada.ca

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Graduate degree from a recognized university in Business Administration or Project Management or in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Graduate degree from a recognized university in a discipline related to biomedical engineering, health or life sciences.

EXPERIENCES :

• Experience in managing space projects.
• Experience in managing projects involving partnership with governmental organizations.
• Experience in team supervision.
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience with project management stage-gate models and/or working as part of an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of policies and guidelines of federal organizations governing project management, such as : Treasury Board, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and other federal organizations.
• Knowledge of new trends and developments in biomedical technologies, as well as the strengths of Canadian academia and industry.

OPERATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness and availability to travel in Canada or abroad upon request and often on short notice.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime upon request.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Security level : Secret.

STREAM 2: EN-ENG-05 - Senior Systems Engineer

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in an engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed, such as but not limited to: Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software.

OR

• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed.

EXPERIENCES:

• At least ten (10) years of experience within the last twenty (20) years in evaluating, analyzing and solving engineering problems and in making recommendations.
• At least three (3) years of space, aerospace or aeronautical systems engineering* experience within the last ten (10) years.
• Systems engineering is interdisciplinary and includes the technical specification and requirements development and management as well as the technical supervision and/or coordination of design, development, integration, test, verification, and commissioning activities of intricate systems ensuring their functionality, safety, reliability, and performance.
• At least three (3) years of experience within the last ten (10) years in dealing with personnel from contractor firms or other external stakeholders, either on technical or management matters.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of space systems engineering standards and practices.
• Knowledge of space systems and space mission life cycle.
• Knowledge of the space environment and its impact on space systems design and verification.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Create Vision and Strategy.
• Mobilize People.
• Uphold Integrity and Respect.
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change.
• Achieve Results.

For additional information on the competencies please refer to: Key Leadership Competency profile and examples of effective and ineffective behaviors - Canada.ca

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in an engineering discipline relevant to the duties of the position to be staffed, such as but not limited to: Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software.

EXPERIENCES:

• Experience in managing functional or matrix personnel in a project, technical or scientific development, or operations environment.
• Experience in Systems Engineering of electromechanical systems, particularly for systems required to operate in harsh environments

Harsh environments include operation in extreme temperatures or pressures, or under rapid changes in temperature or pressure, or under exposure to ionizing radiations, corrosive agents, humidity, acceleration, vibration, micro-gravity, etc..

• Experience in a particular type of Satellite Spaceflight Mission (Communications, Earth Observation, Science, etc.) directly relevant to the duties of the position.
• Experience in a particular type of Space Exploration Spaceflight Mission (Human spaceflight, Planetary, Astronomy, etc.) directly relevant to the duties of the position.
• Experience in a space specialty engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, etc.) directly relevant to the duties of the position.
• Experience in working in an international collaboration program.
• Experience in the development of software products for complex space systems.
• Experience in Life Cycle Management of space, aerospace or military software development and maintenance.
• Experience in financial management - Delivering through budgets and assets.
• Experience in two or more of the key Space Mission Life-Cycle phases (Definition, Design, Development, and Operations) directly relevant to the duties of the position.
• Experience in assembly, integration and tests of space systems.
• Experience in the interdisciplinary technical supervision and/or coordination of at least three of the following activities: design, development, integration, test, verification of space systems.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Willingness to travel in Canada or abroad several times per year for short durations.
• Willingness to work at other facilities in and outside Canada (some of them may require special access) in support to operational needs for periods of a few days to a few weeks.
• Willingness to work overtime upon request and sometimes under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work shifts occasionally (e.g. during periods of integration and test).
• Willingness to relocate for a period of up to 3 years (e.g. in event a senior resident engineer is required at a contractor facility) in Canada or abroad. (only applicable for particular positions)
• Security level : Secret.

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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.

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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.

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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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