Steam Fitter Helper

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 you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Duties

The incumbent provides assistance to steam/pipe fitters and asbestos technicians in the performance of their duties of the maintenance, alterations and repairs of steam heating, hot water, heating and air handling networks at 14 Wing Greenwood.

Work environment

Department of National Defence 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, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Possession of a valid Nova Scotia or inter-provincial journeyperson's certification as a Steam/Pipe Fitter or a minimum two years Apprenticeship as a Steam/Pipe Fitter.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum (2) years’ experience working as a Steam/Pipe Fitter Journey Person or as a Steam/Pipe Fitter apprentice

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
- Communication
**Written communication will be assessed throughout the process (Application, CV, Communications, etc.)**


ABILITIES:
- Ability to assist with inspections and estimates

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Dependability
- Initiative

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work overtime as operations permit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Reliability Status security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Nova Scotia driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DND 404
- Must be willing to wear Protective Equipment
- Ability to work in Confined Spaces

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Possession of a valid applicable Provincial or Inter-provincial Journeyperson Steamfitter Certificate

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with the Department of National Defence

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

All job applications must be submitted online through the Public Service Resourcing System. 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 your responsibility, as a candidate to clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the screening criteria. Please note it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities, you must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification (Education and Experience, Essential and Asset).

A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. However, meeting these qualifications is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed, now and in the future.

**Written communication will be assessed throughout the process (Application, CV, Communications, ect.)**

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.