Electrician

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

IMPORTANT MESSAGES - 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 NOT sufficient 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 be used to staff similar equivalent or lower level positions for indeterminate appointments, term appointments, acting appointments, casual, deployments, assignments and secondments in the Atlantic Region and/or other regions within Canada.

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 or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification

Possession of a valid Journeyman Electrician Certification (Provincial or Interprovincial).

Experience

Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, infrastructure and associated control systems in a manufacturing, industrial or institutional environment.

Experience interpreting and applying safety precautions and practices associated with electrical work.

Experience working with any of the following: Computer Maintenance Management Systems, Building Automation or Management Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Education

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

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience managing the electrical component of construction and maintenance projects.

Experience resolving Arc-Flash hazards related to electrical equipment.

Experience working in a correctional facility.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.

Willingness to work within correctional facilities.

Willingness to work with/or instruct inmates where applicable.

Willingness to work overtime, holidays, shift-work for a 24/7 institutional establishment.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBC/BBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of codes and regulations relevant to the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment

Knowledge of methods and techniques related to the maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.

Knowledge of workplace health and safety.

Abilities

Ability to use and provide instruction on the safe use of electrical equipment and tools.

Ability to diagnose electrical defects and provide advice/recommendation to management.

Ability to interpret schematic drawings and blueprints.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability

Attention to detail
Initiative
Team Player
Dependability

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

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kilograms.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.