Millwright

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is NOTsufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created following this process, and may also be used to staff similar positions for indeterminate appointments, term appointments, acting appointments, casual, deployments, assignment and secondment in the Atlantic region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possession of a valid Provincial Certificate of Trade Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic/ Millwright or related trade such as metal fabricator, sheet metal worker, welder, machinist and/or heavy duty equipment technician.

EXPERIENCE

Experience installing, operating and maintaining commercial or institutional equipment/machinery such as:
• Compressors;
• Walk-in coolers and freezers; and/or
• Metal working equipment, machinery, and tools.

Experience interpreting construction plans, equipment schematics, specifications and maintenance manuals.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual- imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of workplace health and safety.

Knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations relevant to the installation, operations and maintenance of building mechanical systems.

ABILITIES/SKILLS

Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings.

Ability to plan and prioritize work.

Ability to effectively communicate orally.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Team Player

Judgement

Dependability

Initiative

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

EDUCATION

Successful completion of any continuing education courses relevant to facility maintenance or workplace safety.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Completion of a Certificate or Diploma program, or apprenticeship accreditation program leading to qualification as a:
• Building Services Technician, or
• Systems Maintenance Technician, or
• Facilities Maintenance Technician, or
• Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, or
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician.

Inter-provincial standard (Red Seal) Endorsement as metal fabricator, sheet metal worker, welder, machinist and/or heavy duty equipment technician.

Qualified under the Boiler and Pressure Vessel regulations of the Province of employment to operate all the employer’s hot water and/or low pressure steam boilers.

Other certifications such as journeyman accreditation or diploma relevant to facility maintenance

EXPERIENCE

Experience with Oxy/Acetylene, SMAG and AC/DC welding and cutting equipment.

Experience troubleshooting system failures and malfunctions to initiate or propose solutions.

Experience installing, operating and maintaining commercial or institutional equipment/machinery such as:
• Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems;
• Boilers;
• Gate operators and locking mechanisms

Experience working with Computers Maintenance Management Systems, Building Automation or Management Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

Experience performing metal work and metal fabrication, such as basic welding, brazing, soldering, cutting, grinding and bending.

Experience working in a correctional, industrial or institutional environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Placement of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) employees affected by workforce adjustment.

CSC is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requirement to occasionally work on evenings, week-ends, and/or holidays.
Willingness to work overtime, shifts or on standby.
Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates where applicable.
Willingness to visit or work from different locations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Drivers Licence.
Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kg utilizing basic safe lifting techniques.

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

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.
Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.
Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.