Refrigeration Technician

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative), various language requirements and profiles (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements (reliability, secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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.

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

Technical diploma in a field related to the position, such as: mechanics, electricity, refrigeration.

Degree equivalency

A valid class 1 refrigeration system (RS-1) certificate, Emploi Québec – ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MTESS), or a valid journeyman Certificate of competency – Refrigerationist issued by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).

Recent* and significant** experience in the maintenance and operation of office buildings or scientific research facilities.

Experience in: refrigeration as related to building maintenance or the upkeep of scientific equipment.

Experience in maintenance of refrigeration systems and controls, HVAC equipment, and backup generators.

Experience in drawing up recommendations with respect to cost estimates, decisions concerning component replacement and repair, as well as acceptance of the work completed.

Experience in inspection work and log maintenance.

Experience in the supervision of contractors and sub-contractors.

* Recent: Five consecutive years of work experience within the last eight years .

**Significant: Executing a series of tasks of various kinds and levels of complexity.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Practical knowledge of how building cooling systems work.

Knowledge of the general principles of health and safety.

Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations, such as the standards established by the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers).

Ability to assess and perform repairs on HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning).

Ability to read construction plans and drawings.

Ability to inspect a building.

Ability to lift and move objects, materials, and equipment in a safe and suitable manner.

Ability to communicate effectively face-to-face.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Good judgment;
Personal initiative;
Team spirit;
Reliability;
Leadership.

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

Degree from a college or recognized institution in a program of at least two years in building service and maintenance.

Degree equivalency

A valid class 1 refrigeration system (RS-1) certificate, Emploi Québec – ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MTESS), or a valid journeyman Certificate of competency – Refrigerationist issued by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).

Experience using a computerized preventive maintenance system on a regular basis. This includes: entering maintenance action requests, correcting errors, printing reports, etc.

Experience in plumbing, electricity, or building systems in connection with the functioning and maintenance of a laboratory or scientific environment.

Experience using a direct digital control system (DDC).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Quebec Class 5 driver’s licence.
Ability to lift over 50 lb.
Willingness to respond to emergency calls to work outside normal hours.
Willingness to be on call (rotational basis).
Willingness to work overtime.
Physical ability to climb up and down a ladder, as well as to work inside or outside closed spaces or confined areas.
Wearing required personal protection equipment.

Other information

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be conducted.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

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.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.