Water, Fuel and Environmental (WFE) Technician

Important messages

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

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Only online applications will be considered.

• PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

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

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account, including your junk folders, for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

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

A pool of qualified candidates will be establish and may be used to staff current and future GL-MAM-09 position with various tenures. This pool could be used to fill identical or similar positions with various language requirements or security profiles within the Department of National Defense in Halifax area.

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)

Secondary School Diploma.

Degree equivalency

Level 1 or Operator-in–training Certification recognized by the NS Department of Environment and Labour (NSDEL) in Water or Wastewater Treatment OR CF Trade Qualification Level 5 as a Water Fuel Environment Technician.

Experience:
•Experience in the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of water or wastewater systems and associated equipment.
•Experience using the Microsoft suite such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
•Experience reading and interpreting drawings.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
•Ability to communicate orally.
•Ability to communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
•Effective interpersonal relationships.
•Dependability.
•Initiative.

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

•Petroleum Mechanic Certification.
•NSDEL Class 2 Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Certification.
•American Petroleum Institute (API) Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification Level II Certification recognized by the NSDEL in Water or Wastewater Treatment.

•Experience in confined space entries.
•Experience in HAZMAT Spill Response.
•Experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, inspection and repair of petroleum storage systems.
•Experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, inspection and repair of aquatic recreation facilities/equipment.

Operational requirements:
•Willing and able to work overtime 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 report to different work sites throughout the Formation.
•Willing and able to stand, climb, walk, lift, bend, pull and push, reach and crouch in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
•Willing and able to obtain certification in First Aid (standard certification level).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

•Possession of Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license.
•Requirement to obtain Level II certification from NSDEL in water and wastewater treatment.
•Willing and able to travel occasionally.
•Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver’s license.
•Requirement to work in physically demanding environments which may include lifting up to 25 kg, climbing ladders and working from heights, working in confined spaces.
•Requirement to wear and/or utilize PPE equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
•Willing and able to work overtime and be available on stand by during off duty hours.

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.

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

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.