Engineering and Floating Platform Manager

National Defence- Royal Canadian Navy

Selection process number
26-DND-EA-RCN-

Salary
$93,148 to $106,393

Level
GT-06

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence .

Duties
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; and
Assist management in staffing positions.

Work environment
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.What do we offer? At DND we foster a work setting 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

Intent of the process




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.

Positions to be filled
1

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

Operational Requirements

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

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

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.

ExperienceEX1. Experience in marine operations and fleet management, such as personnel leadership, administration and supervision of ship’s crew or engineering personnel.EX2. Experience overseeing the material status of a vessel and providing engineering recommendations to management.EX3. Experien

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