Various Plumber/Steamfitter/Pipefitter/Sprinkler Fitter/Gas Fitter Positions

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

You MUST answer the screening questions AND provide a cover letter. For both screening questions AND cover letter, you must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "met" or to provide a list of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Use the wording of each experience criterion as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how you meet these. You must also clearly indicate the time period for experience claimed (From Month/Year - To Month/Year), and the duration (number of months and years).

Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET EACH FACTOR OF THE SCREENING CRITERIA FOR ALL ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

This Selection process will be used to establish a candidate pool for filling current and future vacancies with various tenures (term, indeterminate, casual) for positions in Comox and Esquimalt, BC

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)

Occupational Certification:

GL PIP 09 Stream:
OC1: Possession of a valid journeyperson certification or certificate of qualification from the Province of British Columbia, Interprovincial Red Seal Program or other provincial or territorial equivalent in any one or two of the following trades Plumber, Sprinkler Fitter, Steamfitter/Pipefitter or Gas Fitter (Class A or B).

GL PIP 10 Stream:
OC2: Possession of a valid journeyperson Plumber certification or certificate of qualification from the Province of British Columbia, Interprovincial Red Seal Program or other provincial or territorial equivalent and (2) other certifications in Steamfitter/Pipefitter, Sprinkler fitter or Gasfitter.

OC3: Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license without restrictions issued by the Province of British Columbia or provincial or territorial equivalent.

Experience:
EX1: Experience working in a maintenance, construction or industrial environment.
EX2: Experience with computer and use software applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.

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 effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Judgement
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Dependability
PS5: Flexibility

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

AQ1: Completion of training or possession of certification(s) in one or more of the following
- First Aid
- CPR
- WHMIS
- Fall Arrest
- Aerial Lift Equipment
- Backflow Prevention Tester
- Confined Space entry
AQ2: Experience working in multi-disciplinary work place/team
AQ3: Experience working with a preventative maintenance program
AQ4: Experience working with relevant national building and installation codes
AQ5: Experience working with steam heating equipment
AQ6: Experience estimating material, equipment and labour requirements

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
One or more of the following may be required (depending on the position to be staffed)
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a departmental Driver’s licence (DND 404)
- A current and acceptable driver’s abstract
- May be required to work overtime and be on standby
- May be required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, work from heights and work on Genie Lift Equipment
- May be required to travel
- Willingness to wear and/or utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Safety regulations
- May be exposed to noxious fumes and extreme heat and cold conditions
- May be required but not limited to stand, climb, walk, lift, bend, pull, push, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, sit, read, write, determine colors, speak and listen for extended periods of time.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license without restrictions issued by the Province of British Columbia or provincial or territorial equivalent

Possession of a journeyperson certification or certificate of qualification from the Province of British Columbia or Interprovincial Red Seal Program in (one or more* of) the following trade(s) applicable to the position being staffed:
- Plumber
- Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Gas Fitter Class A or B

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

1. Interviews will be conducted.

2. Reference checks will be conducted.

3. A written exam may be administered.

4. Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed in this appointment process.

5. The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

6. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

7. 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).

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

11. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

12. Pay Rates:
GL PIP 09: $29.68 - $32.27 per hour
GL PIP 10: $30.92 - $33.58 per hour

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.