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Senior Project Engineer
CAD 117,820-137,411 / year
Posted on Aug 27, 2026
Senior Project Engineer
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours
Closing date: September 9, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Apply Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Reference number
DFO26J-177118-000394
DFO26J-177118-000394
Selection process number
26-DFO-QUE-EA-680603
26-DFO-QUE-EA-680603
Location
Québec (Québec)
Québec (Québec)
Salary
$117,820 to $137,411
$117,820 to $137,411
Level
EN-ENG-04
EN-ENG-04
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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- About the position
- Conditions of employment
- You need (essential for the job)
- Language requirements (essential for the job)
- You may need (asset qualifications)
- Our commitment
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Preference
- How to apply
- Hiring organization contact
About the position
Duties
📌ABOUT THE JOB
The Senior Engineer (EN-ENG-04) will serve as a technical authority in engineering and design for the engineering portfolio, including major multi-million-dollar projects. The incumbent will carry out design work, including the preparation of plans and specifications, development of project schedules, and estimation of construction costs.
📌ABOUT THE JOB
The Senior Engineer (EN-ENG-04) will serve as a technical authority in engineering and design for the engineering portfolio, including major multi-million-dollar projects. The incumbent will carry out design work, including the preparation of plans and specifications, development of project schedules, and estimation of construction costs.
Work environment
🐟 The SCH team offers a stimulating, dynamic, and operational work environment. We are responsible for managing and maintaining a network of commercial fishing harbours. We ensure that harbours essential to the fishing industry remain open and in good condition.SCH has a full team of professionals capable of delivering its mandate, including engineers, technologists responsible for project management and site supervision, drafters, environmental advisors, and others. The facilities are diverse and include wharves, breakwaters, boat launch ramps, floating docks, and walkways.
🐟 The SCH team offers a stimulating, dynamic, and operational work environment. We are responsible for managing and maintaining a network of commercial fishing harbours. We ensure that harbours essential to the fishing industry remain open and in good condition.SCH has a full team of professionals capable of delivering its mandate, including engineers, technologists responsible for project management and site supervision, drafters, environmental advisors, and others. The facilities are diverse and include wharves, breakwaters, boat launch ramps, floating docks, and walkways.
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 (determinate, indeterminate) of employment and language requirements within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
💭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 (determinate, indeterminate) of employment and language requirements within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Positions to be filled
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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 accommodationFisheries 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.
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 accommodationFisheries 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.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
Learn more about security screening process.
• Work overtime or occasionally on weekends.
• Travel throughout Quebec and occasionally across Canada.
• Hold a valid, unrestricted driver's licence and ability to operate passenger vehicles and light trucks.
• Travel over rough terrain and access port infrastructure and construction sites in adverse weather conditions (cold, wind, rain, and snow).
• Travel throughout Quebec and occasionally across Canada.
• Hold a valid, unrestricted driver's licence and ability to operate passenger vehicles and light trucks.
• Travel over rough terrain and access port infrastructure and construction sites in adverse weather conditions (cold, wind, rain, and snow).
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
🎓 EDUCATION
· A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or another field of engineering related to the duties of the position.
· A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or another field of engineering related to the duties of the position.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).
• Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).
⭐️ EXPERIENCE
• Experience in planning and engineering design of port or marine infrastructure or civil engineering structures or hydraulic infrastructure including construction cost estimating.
• Experience in the preparation of plans and specifications, and in the preparation and review of engineering studies and reports.
• Experience in project management* related to real property management (i.e. marine, civil, structural, building construction, etc.).
• Experience in providing technical advice and recommending options on complex technical and engineering issues.*Project management is defined as identifying project objectives, requirements, issues, risks, plans, budgets, and schedules, as well as ensuring accountability and reporting for the management of real property assets.
• Experience in planning and engineering design of port or marine infrastructure or civil engineering structures or hydraulic infrastructure including construction cost estimating.
• Experience in the preparation of plans and specifications, and in the preparation and review of engineering studies and reports.
• Experience in project management* related to real property management (i.e. marine, civil, structural, building construction, etc.).
• Experience in providing technical advice and recommending options on complex technical and engineering issues.*Project management is defined as identifying project objectives, requirements, issues, risks, plans, budgets, and schedules, as well as ensuring accountability and reporting for the management of real property assets.
Applied / assessed at a later date
📝ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze issues and provide appropriate technical recommendations.
• Ability to plan and design construction projects, prepare cost estimates and project schedules, and develop plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze issues and provide appropriate technical recommendations.
• Ability to plan and design construction projects, prepare cost estimates and project schedules, and develop plans and specifications.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Create Vision and Strategy (essential for supervisory position)
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change (essential for supervisory position)
• Achieve Results
• Create Vision and Strategy (essential for supervisory position)
• Mobilize People
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change (essential for supervisory position)
• Achieve Results
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB), (CBC/CBC)
Learn more about language requirements.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
· Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
· Be a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
⭐️ EXPERIENCE (ASSET)
• Experience in contract management including negotiation and litigation management.
• Experience in contract management including negotiation and litigation management.
Our commitment
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.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
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.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Learn more about employment equity.
Preference
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.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.
Information you must provide- Your résumé
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Hiring organization contact
Name: Human Resources Operations - QuebecEmail address: DFO.QUEHRStaffing-RHDotationQUE.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- Date modified:
- 2026-08-18