Energy Efficiency Engineer

Energy Efficiency Engineer Location Hybrid work in Ottawa, ON : Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Corporate Management Branch Ottawa (Ontario) EN-ENG-03 $96,533 to $117,293

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Closing date: 30 May 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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Important messages

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

*********************************** Agriculture and Agri-food Canada is following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer on the common hybrid work model across the federal public service. As of September 9, 2024, this common hybrid work model consists of work on site at least three (3) days each week, or 60% of the regular schedule. Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace: *********************************** We want you to succeed! Our objective is to identify qualified candidates by fairly assessing their abilities. Assessment accommodations are intended to remove obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that all candidates can showcase their capabilities. Please help us meet our commitment of providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require assessment accommodations, including assistance with the application process. Additional information on the assessment format(s) (for example: exam, interview) will be provided at each assessment stage. As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

Duties

The position will focus on program and project management related to energy reduction environmental commitments and implementing energy efficiency projects and measures to reduce AAFC's portfolio carbon footprint. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of engineers and scientists who oversee the implementation of environmental projects and programs at federal properties across Canada. Some duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports regarding greenhouse gas emissions and energy usage.
• Manage energy efficiency projects to reduce AAFC's carbon footprint. This includes managing consultants and contractors, working with contracts and budgets.
• Generate initiatives to increase employee awareness with regards to energy and environmental issues.

Work environment

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We have several networks dedicated to ensuring that the department continues to grow as an inclusive, accessible, respectful and diverse workplace. All employees are encouraged and welcomed to join the networks and participate in their activities and events.

• The Gender and Sexual Diversity Inclusiveness Network.
• The Indigenous Network Circle.
• The Managers' Community.
• The Persons with Disabilities Network.
• The Student Panel of Representatives for Orientation, Unity and Training.
• The Visible Minorities Network.
• The Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network.
• The Young Professional's Network.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one permanent position with a language profile of English Essential. A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions in various locations, with various tenures as well as various linguistic requirements. In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education and Occupational Certification:

• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position

OR

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

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Recent and significant experience* providing mechanical engineering services related to the energy efficiency design, construction or operation of mechanical equipment and mechanical systems.
• Recent and significant experience* in energy performance analysis.
• Experience in preparing and writing technical reports.

• Recent and significant experience means at least two (2) years of experience acquired in the past five (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of large building operations and systems.
• Knowledge of building energy efficiency technologies and practice.

Competencies:

• Analytical thinking
• Teamwork
• Initiative

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Asset Qualification - Education:

• Graduation with a master's degree in mechanical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Organizational Needs: Agriculture and Agri-food Canada is committed to achieving employment equity and developing a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada. For this selection process, we encourage you to self-declare if you belong to any Employment Equity designated group(s). Self-declaration information could be factored into screening or selection decisions to eliminate gaps and increase representation of these groups in our organization. For jobs in the Engineering and Land Survey (EN) occupational category, we currently have goals to increase our representation of Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities, so preference for hiring may be given to these candidates.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to travel on occasion (including travel by car, rail and air).

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

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected. Various assessment tools may be used, such as standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications. A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:

• Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
• Matching the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
• Depth, breadth, and type of work-specific experience.
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered. An interview may be administered. Reference checks may be sought. You must provide proof of your educational credentials. Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information." Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).

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.