Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required., Minimum of one year engineering design experience or two completed co-op engineering work terms., Knowledge of facility and building mechanical systems, power generation systems, and building control/automation systems is essential., Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office applications. .

Key responsibilities:

Provide engineering services including design and technical support for mechanical systems.

Produce and review unsatisfactory condition reports and business case documents to identify design requirements.

Generate preliminary and final design packages, including technical specifications and cost estimates.

Perform peer reviews for design packages as part of the engineering team.

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Junior Mechanical Engineer
LOCATION: Ottawa
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Facilities Engineering

ABOUT US:
Nasittuq Corporation (from the Inuktitut word meaning “looking out from the highest point”) operates and maintains the North Warning System (NWS), a critical joint Canada-US radar network with 47 sites across Northern Canada.

OUR CORE VALUES—Safety, Diversity, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Environmental Stewardship, and Agility—guide everything we do.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Facilities Engineering Systems, this position is responsible for the provision of engineering services, under the direction of the Supervisor or Supervising Engineer, including design and technical support for various mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; bulk fuel storage and distribution systems, water and wastewater collection, storage, and distribution systems; power generation systems, buildings and structures, and building automation for the North Warning System (NWS) Project.

WHAT YOU DO:

Performs design services for assigned equipment during conception, acquisition, in-service, and disposal phases of the life cycle.
Produces and reviews unsatisfactory condition reports and business case documents to identify design requirements.
Researches and identifies approaches and solutions for design requirements.
Generates preliminary and final design packages, including technical specifications, drawings, cost estimates, regulatory certifications in conjunction with subject matter experts as applicable, life cycle stock levels and maintenance plan recommendations, training plan requirements, draft systems documentation, and change control documents.
Performs peer reviews for design packages as an engineering team member.

WHO YOU ARE

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Requires a minimum of one (1) year engineering design experience, two (2) completed co-op engineering work terms, or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, COMPETENCIES:

Requires knowledge of facility and building mechanical systems, power generations systems, and building control/automation systems.
Conventional knowledge of design principles and technical document development.
Well organized, solid written and verbal communications, full working knowledge of MS Office Software applications, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent oral/written communications with the ability to present and explain technical information to both life cycle and engineering teams.
Excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility for Professional Engineer designation.

WHY NASITTUQ?

At Nasittuq, we believe that our team is our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. Here are some reasons why you should consider joining us:

Work-Life Balance:
We offer flexible working hours and encourage our employees to take time for themselves and their families.
Interesting Work:
You will be involved in exciting and challenging projects that push the boundaries of innovation.
Hybrid Work Policy:
Our hybrid work policy allows you to work from home or from our office facilities.
Career Growth Opportunities:
We offer a clear career progression path, mentorship programs, and opportunities for continuous learning.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees.
Inuit Hiring Efforts
We prioritize Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements, encouraging applicants to self-identify.

Join Nasittuq and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We look forward to welcoming you!

Land Claim Beneficiaries of the Nunavut, Inuvialuit, and Nunatsiavut Land Claim Agreements will be prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.

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ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖅᑐ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖓᓐᓂ ᓄᓇᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᕈᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᖅᐸᐅᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕐᑎᑕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᓄᑦ. ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑐᕐᐸᑦᓯ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔮᖅᑖᕋᓱᐊᖃᑕᐅᔪᓯ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᖁᓪᓗᓯ ᐃᓚᒋᔭᐅᖃᑕᐅᓂᑦᓯᓐᓂᒃ.

Nasittuq provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔪᖅᑐᖅᐸᒃᑲ ᐃᓄᑖᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦᒍᑎᒥ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᐅᔾᔭᐅᖃᑦᑕᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ!

Translation: We invite you to join us and embark on a rewarding career journey!

We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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