Graving Dock Operator *extension of closing date*

Update: Extension of closing date.

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Work environment

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Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff the same or similar positions of various tenures including indeterminate, term and/or casual.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Successful completion of secondary school or an employer approved alternatives such as an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a graving dock environment or shipyard.
Experience in performing general labor tasks as they relate to buildings and grounds maintenance.
Experience operating and maintaining industry specific tools used in construction and building maintenance. (i.e. hand and power tools, chainsaws, power washers).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of dockyard equipment.
Knowledge of building or facility maintenance.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance of tools and equipment used in the construction and building trades.

Values and Ethics
Thinking things through
Engagement
Excellence through results
Client Service

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to read and interpret manuals and drawings.

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

Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement in the Building trade or trades.
Boater's certification and/or work boat/boom experience.

Knowledge docking and undocking of caissons procedures.
Knowledge of environmental procedures and best practices including spill response in a shipyard environment.
Knowledge of safe rigging practices and procedures.
Knowledge of operating snow removal equipment.
Knowledge of confined space procedures.
Knowledge in the use of fall arrest and procedures.

Ability to operate dockyard equipment (such as cranes, pumps, forklifts and/or tractors)

Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment. Placement of employees subject to current or future organization. Public Services and Procurement Canada 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, Aboriginals peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid class 5 Driver's license;
Required to wear all applicable personal protective equipment.
Willingness and able to work shift work, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays when required.
Willingness and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Willingness and able to work in confined spaces.
Required to lift objects up to 23 kg. or 50 lbs.
Willing and able to climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 50 m.
Medical suitability.
Required to enter confined spaces;
Required to climb ladders to access cranes;
Required to work at heights in excess of 200 feet; and
Required to wear all applicable personal protective equipment.

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.

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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.