Water, Fuel, and Environment Technician / Steam Plant Operator

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

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

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is for Casual Opportunities.

The inventory will be used to establish a candidate pool for filling current and future vacancies with various tenures (term, indeterminate, casual) for positions in Comox and Esquimalt, BC

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

Occupational Certification

Specific to Stream 1:
Valid Certification from the Province of British Columbia in one of the following:

Level 1 Water Distribution Certification
Level 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator
Level 1 Wastewater Collection Certification
Petroleum Equipment Mechanic (PM3) Certification valid in the Province of British Columbia.

Or

Technician Qualification Level minimum QL5 or DP2 (Water, Fuel, and Environment Technician) in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Specific to Stream 2:
Possession Power Engineer Certificate – 3rd Class or 4th Class valid in the Province of British Columbia.

Experience
Specific to Stream 1:

EX1: Experience performing mechanical repairs and installations.
EX2: Experience performing maintenance and inspections on mechanical systems.
EX3: Experience in at least 1 of the following areas; wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, water treatment or fuel distribution systems.
EX4: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Or

Specific to Stream 2:

EX5: Experience in the operation and maintenance of a high and low pressure steam plant. Including ancillary equipment.
EX6: Experience operating and maintaining a high and low pressure steam plant.
EX7: Experience conducting and interpreting chemical tests and boiler water and determine control action.
EX8: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

A1: Ability to communicate orally.

Personal Suitability
Common to Both Streams:
PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
PS2: Thinking things through.
PS3: Working effectively with others.
PS4: Showing initiative and being action oriented.
PS5: Safety Orientation

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Common to Both Streams:

AQ1: Certification in confined space entry.

Specific to Stream 1:
AQ2: Experience in waste-water treatment plant operations, maintenance and repair.
AQ3: Experience in sewage lift station maintenance and repair.
AQ4: Experience in taking samples for forwarding to laboratories.
AQ5: Experience in water distribution system operations, maintenance and repair.
AQ6: Experience in fuel farm operation, maintenance and repair.

Specific to Stream 2:
AQ7: Experience working as a Shift Engineer in a high pressure Central Heating Plant.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
OR1: Willing and able to attend all training as required.
OR2: Willing and able to stand, climb, walk, lift (23kg), carry (23kg) bend, pull and push, reach and crouch in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
OR3: Willing and able to obtain certification in First Aid (standard certification level).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted provincial or territorial Class 5 driver's licence.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain the departmental Driver's license (DND 404).
• Willing and able to work on standby and respond to emergency call-outs after normal working hours.
• Willing and able to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions.
• Willing and able to stand, climb, walk, lift (23kg), carry (23kg) bend, pull and push, reach and crouch in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to wear and/or utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations or policies.

Other information

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

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.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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

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.