Mason

Important messages

Proof of occupational certification will be requested if you are considered for a position.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site. 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.

Duties

The Bricklayer constructs, repairs and maintains the masonry components of buildings and structure including chimney flue linings, brick work, concrete block, structural wall tile, refractory brick, metal ties, anchor bolts, reinforcing steel, welded wire fabric and flue mortars. The position is also responsible for the application of plaster and stucco coatings, cleaning of brick and stonework, overhauls and repairs of all refractory work to boilers, building steel frame scaffolding and from time to time directs a labour support team in the most effective method of job completion. The Bricklayer will also be required to participate as a member of a "Multi-Trades Masonry Team" by supporting the work done by the other Masonry trades.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is a federal government department. DND employees and Canadian Forces members, as a Defence Team, operate hand-in-hand to ensure the defence of Canada and Canadians at home and abroad. RP Ops (Esq) is part of the Defence Team, responsible for providing Infrastructure support to Navy operations.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Victoria. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tentures.

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)

Essential Qualifications

Occupational Certification:

OC1: Possession of a valid Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate in Bricklaying.

Experience:

EX1: Experience working as a mason in maintenance or construction environment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability:

A1: Ability to communicate orally.

Personal Suitability:

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:

AQ1: WHMIS Certification.
AQ2: Fall Arrest Certification.
AQ3: Valid First Aid Certification.
AQ4: Certificate of Apprenticeship.

AQ5: Experience Tilesetting.
AQ6: Experience interpreting drawings and specifications.
AQ7: Experience using a computer including use of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

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, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Operational Requirements:

OR1: Must be capable of heavy lifting.
OR3: Willing and able to work overtime, including working outside normal working hours and standby.
OR4: Willing and able to work at heights.
OR5: Willing and able to travel.
OR6: Willing and able to work outdoors, in confined spaces and in hot or cold environments.
OR7: Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s licence (DND 404).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other:
COE1: Must possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted provincial or territorial Class 5 driver's licence.
COE2: Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s licence (DND 404).
COE3: Must be capable of heavy lifting.
COE4: Must be willing to wear and/or utilize Personal Protective Equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
COE5: Willing and able to work overtime, including working outside normal working hours and standby.
COE6: Willing and able to work at heights.
COE7: Willing and able to travel.
COE8: Willing and able to work outdoors, in confined spaces and in hot or cold environments.

Other information

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience factors listed as essential qualifications. The screening board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is not enough to simply state that you have the required qualifications, or list your current responsibilities. An effective approach would be to write one paragraph with specific examples on how you meet the required experience. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected. The resume may constitute a secondary source to validate the experience factors described in the screening questions. Applicants WILL NOT be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Top-down selection or random selection may be applied at any phase of this selection process.

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

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses associated with 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.