Engineering and Floating Platform Manager in Esquimalt

The Engineering Superintendent of the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet (ESAV), based in Esquimalt BC, is the section head of the CFAV engineering and floating plants section and provides the following support to the Auxiliary Fleet Manager:

• Provide engineering oversight of Auxiliary Fleet assets (5 tugs, 4 floating plant barges and other smaller assets);
• Liaise with In-service support contractors to coordinate maintenance and repairs of the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet;
• Liaise with other section heads and the harbour control section to balance maintenance activities with operational requirements;
• Liaise with ADM (Mat) entities to keep them appraised of the Fleet material status and programmatic engineering issues being encountered;
• Review engineering SOPs and practices;
• Manage preventative maintenance of all assets;
• Review tug and barge refit specifications;
• Manage barge and engineering personnel (16 employees);
• Manage section’s budget;
• Provide fleet management and engineering advice to senior management;
• Assist management in staffing positions.

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. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

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

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis. A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.

Willing and able to travel as required. Willing and able to work unexpected and scheduled overtime as required.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

• Education: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
• Occupational Certification: Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer, Third Class Motor or higher; or Royal Canadian Navy Chief Engineer Certification Level Four (MAR ENG ART QL7 qualification); or Royal Canadian Navy Engineering Head of department qualification.
• Experience:
• Experience in marine operations and fleet management, such as personnel leadership, administration and supervision of ship’s crew or engineering personnel.
• Experience overseeing the material status of a vessel and providing engineering recommendations to management.
• Experience coordinating schedules or work plans for self and others.
• Experience overseeing planned maintenance completion and working with computer-based vessel Planned Maintenance Systems.
• Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Communication
• Leadership
• Language requirements (essential for the job) May be applied / assessed at a later date.
• Asset Experience:
• Experience with repair, maintenance and operation of steam and diesel marine machinery and systems.
• Experience overseeing vessel refits and machinery overhauls.
• Experience working with government or commercial repair facilities and contractors.
• Experience performing inspections and trials on vessels and marine machinery.
• Experience working with a budget under the Federal Financial Administration Act.
• Experience working with DND Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Experience in risk assessments and risk management.

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. 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.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.