Painter - Anticipatory

Intent of the process

Anticipatory - A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis

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)

Education
Successful completion of secondary school or a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma (GIT 320); or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification
Possess a valid Certificate of Qualification as a Marine Service Technician (formerly known as Marine Repair Technician) or
A Protective Coating Technician certification issued by NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) or
Possess a red seal certification as a painter or decorator or
10 years’ experience preparing and applying coating on vessels or marine structures

Experience
Significant* Experience in surface preparation and paint application on vessels or other industrial or marine structures
Experience in the use of conventional and airless paint application equipment, rollers and brushes, to achieve specific wet and dry film thicknesses of various coatings.

*Significant means approximately 5 years after receiving certification

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

Occupational Certification
Industry recognized certification in a related field.

Experience
Experience conducting routine maintenance or repairs or overhaul on hulls or mechanical or electrical systems.

Operational Requirements
Willing and able to travel domestically using various means of transportation such as ships, planes, and helicopters, sometimes on short notice.
Willing and able to conduct site visits to vessels, involving walking over rough terrain and/or climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or other structures.
Willing and able to work overtime as required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of techniques and methods of applying commonly used marine paints and coatings.

Ability
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to multi task and prioritize.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Personal Suitability
Initiative
Dependability
Effective Interpersonal Relationships Skills

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard is committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting our employment equity goals. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Condition of Employment
Must wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear and maintain job-related personal safety equipment
Medical Clearance
Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.