REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

Important messages

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.

Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff indeterminate (permanent) and determinate(temporary) positions in Montreal in the Departement of National Defense.

This pool may be used to staff identical or similar positions within the Department with various tenures such as indeterminate and term.

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:
Hold a valid journeyman competency in refrigeration issued by the Commission de la construction du Quebec (CCQ)
AND/OR
Hold a valid journeyman competency in refrigeration issued by Emploi-Quebec or interprovincial (red seal)
AND/OR
Hold a valid military trade certification as a refrigeration and mechanical technician level QL-05 or DP2

Hold a valid halocarbon environmental awareness certificate.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent* and significant**experience as a refrigeration technician journeyman
*within the last two years
**minimum of twelve months

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGES:
Knowledge in refrigeration
Knowledge in air conditioning

ABILITY:
Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Demonstrate integrity and respect
Thorough thinking
Work effectively with others
Demonstrating initiative and action-oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCES:
Experience with preventive maintenance of air compressor and components connected to the air system

Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of commercial and industrial air conditioning systems.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:
The Department of National Defense may wish to increase employment equity representation, specifically through the recruitment of visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Have or be able to obtain a National Defense drivers licence (DND 404)

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Have a valid class 5 Quebec driver’s licence.
To be able to present a satisfactory driver report from the SAAQ.
Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Be able to lift a loads of 20 KG.
Consent to being on a recall list and be able to respond quickly.
Consent to wear a full personal protective equipment.
Be available and willing to work overtime.
Applicants must meet the following terms and conditions of employment and abide by them throughout their employment.

Other information

A written exam may be administrated
An interview may be administered.
Reference checks may be sought.

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It is our intention to communicate with candidates VIA E-MAIL and/or jobs.gc.ca site for screening and assessment purposes; this will include communication of screening results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid e-mail address in their application. IT IS THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS ADDRESS IS FUNCTIONAL AND THAT IT ACCEPTS MESSAGES FROM UNKNOWN USERS (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). IT IS ALSO THE CANDIDATE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

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.