Crane Operator - Graving Dock Senior Operator

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Work environment

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Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff the same or similar positions of various tenures including indeterminate, term and/or casual.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A secondary school diploma or an employer approved alternatives such as an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in operating cranes.
Experience reading load charts to determine safe lifts on crane.
Experience maintaining accurate logbooks.
Experience in safe rigging practices
Experience with performing preventative maintenance on cranes

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

English essential

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Knowledge of characteristics of level luffing, mobile cranes and forklifts.
Knowledge of Safe Operating Procedures.

Values and Ethics (employee level)
Thinking things through (employee level)
Engagement (employee level)
Excellence through results (employee level)
Client Service (level 1)

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Journeyman Ticket - Mobile Crane Operator Certification or equivalent.

Experience in operating and maintaining shipyard cranes.

Knowledge of Acts, Codes and Regulations related to Drydock operations.
Knowledge of safe operating procedures of EGD cranes.
Knowledge of maintenance program for EGD cranes.
Knowledge of environmental responsibilities at EGD.
Knowledge of caisson operations.

Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment. Placement of employees subject to current or future organization. Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginals peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical suitability;
Possession of a valid BC Driver's license;
Required to work overtime and weekends;
Required to enter confined spaces;
Required to climb ladders to access cranes;
Required to work at heights in excess of 200 feet; and
Required to wear all applicable personal protective equipment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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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.