Deputy Project Manager / Engineering Manager
Government of CanadaNational Defence - Canadian Coast Guard (an agency of National Defence) - Shipbuilding and Materiel Closing date: October 9, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number DND26J-182762-000110 Selection process number 26-DND-EA-CCG-681735 Location Ottawa (Ontario) Salary $134,962 to $157,770 Level EN-ENG-05 Who can Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence. Duties Position 1️⃣: As a Deputy Project Manager – Technical within Vessel Procurement (VP), your responsibilities will include supporting the Project Manager in the planning, monitoring & controlling of engineering activities to support the design and construction of a class of vessels. Daily tasks will include leading the project technical team, providing recommendations on engineering decisions, review of technical documents, managing risks, and working in close collaboration with the other members of the Integrated Project Team (VP Engineering Services, and various members from other directorates). Position 2️⃣: As an Engineering Manager within VP, your responsibilities will include leading multi disciplinary engineering teams to support engineering activities related to several shipbuilding design projects. Daily tasks will include supervising engineers, technologists and inspectors, in the development of vessel concept designs, leading both the production and evaluation of engineering studies and reports, managing the review of vessel designs developed by shipyards and designers, and elaborating technical plans to assist Deputy Project Managers on their respective projects. Position3️⃣: As an Engineering Manager within Marine Engineering (ME), your responsibilities will include leading engineering teams to support engineering activities related to an engineering discipline (naval architecture or mechanical engineering or electrical engineering) and of related services and delivery of project management and planning services in support of engineering projects as part of the ongoing provision of operational engineering support to the Marine Engineering (ME) Branch of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Daily tasks will include supervising engineers, activities related to the provision and review of engineered design solutions in support of the modification, repair, or upgrade of CCG vessels, equipment, and systems, and the overseeing of the quality of engineering work related to naval architectural or electrical system or mechanical systems as well as the development and implementation of internal procedures, tools, databanks, national technical and materiel standards, and guidelines. Work environment The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. The Vessel Procurement (VP) directorate is responsible for the management of the design and construction of new large and small vessels, air cushioned vehicles, helicopters, and small craft to support the operational requirements identified in the Coast Guard Fleet Renewal Plan. The directorate is composed of several projects that must deliver various classes of vessels and aircraft as announced under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). It is a dynamic and challenging environment where your contribution will enable the CCG to deliver critical services to Canadians who make use of our waterways. Marine Engineering (ME) is one of four Branches within the Integrated Technical Services (ITS) Directorate and is the technical authority for CCG vessels and small craft. As the technical authority, ITS-ME is responsible for managing the Vessel Maint…