Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration
About the role
**Location:**Ottawa, ON, CA
Job Requisition Id: 197540
Business Function: Delivery Operations
Primary City: Ottawa
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: UPCET02
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-05-19
Job Description
The Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration performs duties related to the on-going development and support of Engineering systems and design. Is responsible for the on-going planning, development, modification, implementation, maintenance and releases of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or Product Data Management (PDM) Systems as well as related hardware, software, data and content. Participates or leads in the on-going design, planning, development, implementation, configuration and maintenance of specifications and standards for engineering drawings, specifications, processes and software; manages related technical documentation, changes, configuration control and document control of data. Provides Computer Aided Design (CAD) expertise as a design Subject Matter Expert (SME), demonstrating best practice usage and ongoing support to the user community.
Job Responsibilities
Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration.
- Administers PLM and PDM systems by searching, analyzing, evaluating, predicting and determining technical needs for maintenance processes and development support of engineering systems.
- Reviews, evaluates and conducts preliminary feasibility studies with respect to proposed changes, enhancements and/or development.
- Responsible for the needs determination, planning, development, organization, upgrade, modification, testing, training and deployment of software applications for continuous development and support of PLM and/or PDM systems and interfacing systems and outputs.
- Responsible for the collection, building, organization, modification, accuracy and control of data/information related to PLM and/or PDM systems using database tools, CAD expertise and emerging technology.
- Manages the technical documentation to ensure that it accurately reflects the current state of all applicable specifications, processes and data. This includes creating, revising and updating: drawings, specifications, alerts, and modification instructions to document new designs and changes to CPC equipment and systems.
- Provides engineering design, technical support and subject matter expertise (SME) in CAD, including installation, configuration, training, design and best practice usage. Reviews, analyses and evaluates CAD software application and selects new software, updates to existing software or techniques to increase the cost effectiveness and/or efficiency of CAD. Recommends and manages training program for CAD software and systems.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
- Maintains an awareness of emerging technologies and proposes changes with regards to evolving computer technology for CAD and engineering systems. Identifies and recommends technological needs and specific long-term programs to be included in related investment programs.
- Manages applicable engineering systems annual budget. Prepares budgets, statement of work and cost benefit analysis. Prepares cost forecasts from internal/external sources and establishes budget plan. Administers contracts from setting requirements through execution. Certifies that services rendered by contractors, suppliers meet service agreement and determines contractor performance. Manages applicable changes and contract requirement documentation including all change process documentation.
- Establishes/manages project teams using internal and external resources as appropriate; establishes schedules and budgets and determines monitoring and reporting processes; reviews project work and resolves team and project problems, ensuring compliance with CPC procedures.
- Ensures the satisfaction of user needs by proper response to the demands or suggestions from the managers of user community and other Canada Post Corporation groups pertaining to engineering equipment and systems to fully meet Canada Post Corporation requirements.
- Ensures engineering systems software and hardware operate efficiently and as intended on CPC network infrastructure and interfaces with IT service providers to CPC for hardware selection, software testing and integration for release to end users of engineering systems.
Qualifications
Education
-
A University or college degree/diploma in a related field.
Experience
- 2-5 years of related work experience is required.
Other Information
Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent) preferred from a Canadian institution with the EIT designation or P Eng preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Concrete and pre-cast concrete design standards for Canada.
- Roadside design considerations and applicable municipal or provincial standards.
- Mechanical assemblies interfacing with concrete and similar structural design.
Experience with:
- Quality management in the construction industry.
- Generating reports, data analysis and quality management.
Proficient with CAD and engineering software.
Personal suitability
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution, emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.
All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Accessibility
Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Employment Equity
Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.
Information on our Equity, diversity & inclusion national strategy and our Indigenous reconciliation strategy can be found at the following links:
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Indigenous reconciliation strategy
Conflict of interest
A conflict of interest is when an employee’s interests (personal, financial or business) or relationships (family or close personal relationships) interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of Canada Post. To know if a conflict exists, please refer to the Canada Post's code of conduct.
Safety Sensitive positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position. For additional information please refer to Canada Post's substance use policy.
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About Canada Post
As the country’s leading ecommerce parcel delivery company, we are committed to the greener good and delivering a stronger Canada.
Canadians are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to serving communities and businesses from coast to coast to coast, and are transforming to meet their rapidly evolving needs and expectations.
Delivering for Canadians
We are the only delivery organization with the network – and commitment – to serve all Canadians.
We deliver to all of the more than 17 million addresses in urban, rural and remote locations across Canada.
We operate the largest retail network in Canada, with almost 5,900 post offices in every corner of the country.
Our nearly 68,000 employees are the heart of our company and our greatest ambassadors. They connect us with Canadians and are proud to serve the communities where they live and work.
United in purpose
The needs of Canadians are changing significantly, and we are changing with them. Our purpose and transformation plan, A Stronger Canada – Delivered, is our commitment to the country we proudly serve. It is anchored by three pillars:
Delivering for all Canadians - We are committed to delivering more by expanding capacity, improving service and tracking, and stepping up for small businesses.
Social and environmental leadership - More than ever, we are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment and reconciliation with Indigenous and northern communities.
Our employee promise - Our employees are the face, spirit and future of Canada Post. Putting their needs at the forefront is a priority – and always will be.
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Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration
About the role
**Location:**Ottawa, ON, CA
Job Requisition Id: 197540
Business Function: Delivery Operations
Primary City: Ottawa
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Permanent
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: UPCET02
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-05-19
Job Description
The Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration performs duties related to the on-going development and support of Engineering systems and design. Is responsible for the on-going planning, development, modification, implementation, maintenance and releases of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or Product Data Management (PDM) Systems as well as related hardware, software, data and content. Participates or leads in the on-going design, planning, development, implementation, configuration and maintenance of specifications and standards for engineering drawings, specifications, processes and software; manages related technical documentation, changes, configuration control and document control of data. Provides Computer Aided Design (CAD) expertise as a design Subject Matter Expert (SME), demonstrating best practice usage and ongoing support to the user community.
Job Responsibilities
Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration.
- Administers PLM and PDM systems by searching, analyzing, evaluating, predicting and determining technical needs for maintenance processes and development support of engineering systems.
- Reviews, evaluates and conducts preliminary feasibility studies with respect to proposed changes, enhancements and/or development.
- Responsible for the needs determination, planning, development, organization, upgrade, modification, testing, training and deployment of software applications for continuous development and support of PLM and/or PDM systems and interfacing systems and outputs.
- Responsible for the collection, building, organization, modification, accuracy and control of data/information related to PLM and/or PDM systems using database tools, CAD expertise and emerging technology.
- Manages the technical documentation to ensure that it accurately reflects the current state of all applicable specifications, processes and data. This includes creating, revising and updating: drawings, specifications, alerts, and modification instructions to document new designs and changes to CPC equipment and systems.
- Provides engineering design, technical support and subject matter expertise (SME) in CAD, including installation, configuration, training, design and best practice usage. Reviews, analyses and evaluates CAD software application and selects new software, updates to existing software or techniques to increase the cost effectiveness and/or efficiency of CAD. Recommends and manages training program for CAD software and systems.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
- Maintains an awareness of emerging technologies and proposes changes with regards to evolving computer technology for CAD and engineering systems. Identifies and recommends technological needs and specific long-term programs to be included in related investment programs.
- Manages applicable engineering systems annual budget. Prepares budgets, statement of work and cost benefit analysis. Prepares cost forecasts from internal/external sources and establishes budget plan. Administers contracts from setting requirements through execution. Certifies that services rendered by contractors, suppliers meet service agreement and determines contractor performance. Manages applicable changes and contract requirement documentation including all change process documentation.
- Establishes/manages project teams using internal and external resources as appropriate; establishes schedules and budgets and determines monitoring and reporting processes; reviews project work and resolves team and project problems, ensuring compliance with CPC procedures.
- Ensures the satisfaction of user needs by proper response to the demands or suggestions from the managers of user community and other Canada Post Corporation groups pertaining to engineering equipment and systems to fully meet Canada Post Corporation requirements.
- Ensures engineering systems software and hardware operate efficiently and as intended on CPC network infrastructure and interfaces with IT service providers to CPC for hardware selection, software testing and integration for release to end users of engineering systems.
Qualifications
Education
-
A University or college degree/diploma in a related field.
Experience
- 2-5 years of related work experience is required.
Other Information
Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent) preferred from a Canadian institution with the EIT designation or P Eng preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Concrete and pre-cast concrete design standards for Canada.
- Roadside design considerations and applicable municipal or provincial standards.
- Mechanical assemblies interfacing with concrete and similar structural design.
Experience with:
- Quality management in the construction industry.
- Generating reports, data analysis and quality management.
Proficient with CAD and engineering software.
Personal suitability
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution, emotional intelligence
- Effective communication
Canada Post’s values and behaviours
Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.
Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.
We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.
All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.
Accessibility
Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Employment Equity
Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.
Information on our Equity, diversity & inclusion national strategy and our Indigenous reconciliation strategy can be found at the following links:
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Indigenous reconciliation strategy
Conflict of interest
A conflict of interest is when an employee’s interests (personal, financial or business) or relationships (family or close personal relationships) interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of Canada Post. To know if a conflict exists, please refer to the Canada Post's code of conduct.
Safety Sensitive positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position. For additional information please refer to Canada Post's substance use policy.
Not the right fit? Search for Specialist, Engineering Design and System Administration jobs in Ottawa, ON
About Canada Post
As the country’s leading ecommerce parcel delivery company, we are committed to the greener good and delivering a stronger Canada.
Canadians are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to serving communities and businesses from coast to coast to coast, and are transforming to meet their rapidly evolving needs and expectations.
Delivering for Canadians
We are the only delivery organization with the network – and commitment – to serve all Canadians.
We deliver to all of the more than 17 million addresses in urban, rural and remote locations across Canada.
We operate the largest retail network in Canada, with almost 5,900 post offices in every corner of the country.
Our nearly 68,000 employees are the heart of our company and our greatest ambassadors. They connect us with Canadians and are proud to serve the communities where they live and work.
United in purpose
The needs of Canadians are changing significantly, and we are changing with them. Our purpose and transformation plan, A Stronger Canada – Delivered, is our commitment to the country we proudly serve. It is anchored by three pillars:
Delivering for all Canadians - We are committed to delivering more by expanding capacity, improving service and tracking, and stepping up for small businesses.
Social and environmental leadership - More than ever, we are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment and reconciliation with Indigenous and northern communities.
Our employee promise - Our employees are the face, spirit and future of Canada Post. Putting their needs at the forefront is a priority – and always will be.