Electrician

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*** NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experiences) as well as the “asset qualifications”. Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

Intent of the process

There is currently a need to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. However a pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar or equivalent positions of various durations in Transport Canada in Sept-Îles, Québec.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 :
- Vocational diploma in electricity, electromechanical or equivalent.
or
- Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) from a recognized institution in Technical Electrical Engineering or electrodynamic, industrial electronics technology, or in instrumentation and controls.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
- Recent* and significant** experience in industrial and/or institutional electrical distribution networks.
- Recent* and significant** experience, as an electrician, in preventive maintenance, reparation and modification of electric components of installations and equipment in industrial and institutional environments.
- Recent* and significant** experience in preventive maintenance, reparation and modification of instrumentation, control and automation systems.
- Experience in using the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) or equivalent.

*Recent experience* means experience acquired in the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience** means the scope and breadth of the experience acquired in performing the tasks for at least two (2) continuous years.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION :
- Hold a valid certificate as an electrician issued by Emploi-Québec (former license C).

KNOWLEDGE :
- In-depth knowledge of theories, principles and practices of electricity used in institutional and industrial environments.
- Knowledge of generators and control systems.
- Knowledge of methods of maintenance and use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, cable fault locators, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Knowledge of electrical safety principles.
- Knowledge of the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V - Electricity.

ABILITIES :
- Ability to advise management and employees on various subjects pertaining to electricity.
- Ability to plan work in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to make operational decisions in emergency situations.
- Ability to work safely and respect safety procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

COMPETENCIES :
- Thinking things through
- Excellence through results (initiative and action-oriented)
- Values and Ethics (integrity and respect)
- Work effectively with others

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

EXPERIENCE :
- Experience in industrial and/or institutional electrical distribution networks, from high voltage (4.16Kv) to low voltage.
- Experience working in an airport environment.
- Experience with high-voltage series lighting circuits.
- Experience in overseeing subcontractors during the performance of minor work.

- Hold a valid firearms licence.
- Hold a restricted radiotelephone operator certificate.
- Hold an Airport Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Successfully complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (course and exam) in order to obtain a firearms license.
- Successfully complete the restricted radio-telephone test.
- Successfully complete the exam in order to obtain an airport Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP) .

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Requirements that a person must meet, or comply with, for as long as they occupy the position.

- Security Clearance: Reliability.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Able and willing to work overtime.
- Able and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Able and willing to be on standby.
- Agree to wear the personal protective equipment required for the position, approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
- Able and willing to work at a high heights.
- Able and willing to work in confined spaces.

Other information

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

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.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.