Head, Maintenance Craftsperson

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

Intent of the process

A pool of fully qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada and in the Public Service, with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, and Bilingual (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.)), various security requirements (reliability, secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience

Degree equivalency

Valid Alberta or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate in one of the following trades: Electrical, Refrigeration, Plumbing/Gas Fitting.

Experience in the operation and maintenance of a scientific research facility or other institution with mechanical, electrical, fire protection and energy management systems.

Experience in the maintenance of refrigeration systems and controls, HVAC equipment and standby generators.

Experience making recommendations on budgets, cost estimates and decisions to replace or repair components, and final payments upon completion of work.

Previous supervisory experience.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safety practices applicable to active laboratory ventilation systems, hot water heating and refrigeration systems.

Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations such as ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers) standards and Federal Treasury Board guidelines.

Knowledge of the proper maintenance procedures to overhaul and maintain HVAC systems and auxiliary equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to interpret data outputs, graphical displays and printouts.
Ability to perform running maintenance and minor repair tasks.

Effective Interpersonal Relations
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgment
Team Player

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

Valid Interprovincial Fourth (4th) Class Power Engineers Certificate.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Willingness to work overtime including weekends on rotation.
Willingness to perform scheduled standby duty.
Willingness to climb ladders to heights up to 12 feet.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.