Control Systems Technician

Important messages

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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). 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.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) indeterminate position. 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.

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

Education and Occupational Certification:
ED1 A secondary school diploma or employer approved alternatives, such as an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
AND
OC1-Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Certificate of Qualification or military trade alternative (QL5/6) in one of the following trades*:
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
• Steamfitter
• Electrician (Construction and Maintenance)
• Gas Technician (G1 or G2)
• HVAC Technician - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System
• Construction and Maintenance Electrician’s license
• Instrumentation Technician
OR
EDU2 – Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the position.
*Management may choose to evoke a specific trade when considering candidates for their position.

Experience:
• Experience in the operation of Building Environmental Monitoring and Control Systems such as but not limited to Direct Digital Control Systems, Electric /Electronic Control systems and Pneumatic Control systems.
• Recent* and significant** experience operating, installing, repairing, programming, calibrating and maintaining building automation controls and mechanical components and filters*** within heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Experience in the application and operation of steam, hot water or forced-air heating systems, chilled water or direct expansion cooling systems and make up, exhaust and ventilation air systems and their associated components.
• Recent* and significant** experience with hot water heating reset controls, domestic hot water controls, various standalone thermostats, boiler controls and non-computerized systems.

Recent* experience, for the purposes of this process, is considered experience gained in the last five (5) years.

Significant** experience, for the purposes of this process, is considered as a scope of experience acquired in carrying out direct responsibilities in the field in question. This experience is normally associated with full-time performance of duties for at least two (2) years.

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
• Judgment

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

Education:
• Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in the field of control technology (this may include but is not limited to a diploma in engineering technology or technician program).

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
• Possession of a valid Instrumentation Technician license issued by a province or territory of Canada.
• Certified training by one or more, but not limited to, the following companies: Honeywell, Johnson, Siebe, Siemans, Carrier, VCI Controls, Trane, Lennox, Delta Controls.

Experience:
• Experience working with systems and components related to direct digital controllers.
• Experience working with systems and components related to energy management control monitoring systems.
• Experience working with systems and components of Johnson Controls, Honeywell and Siemens building heating/environmental controls.
• Experience working in a military environment.

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 Persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Operational Requirements
• Must be willing to wear and/or utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Willingness to work at heights.
• Willingness to work overtime, including working outside normal working hours and weekends.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work outdoors in hot or cold environments.
• Occasionally required to enter confined spaces.
• To be on a call-in list and asked to respond after hours within one hour of being called in.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a departmental driver’s license (DND 404).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other conditions of employment:
• Possession of a valid Class “G” driver’s license without restrictions issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial equivalent.
• Must be willing to wear and/or utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Able to stand, climb, walk, lift, bend, pull and/or push, grasp, reach, stoop, and crouch, sit, read, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.

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.

Information on employment equity

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

Interviews may be conducted.

A written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice and are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.

Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

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, cover letter, and/or 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 a cover letter or 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.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.