Facility Officer - AMENDMENT to CLOSING DATE

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Duties

This position is responsible for supervising a team that performs day to day preventative maintenance and inspections, as well as repairs on a variety of mechanical building systems. The incumbent will allocate work to a team of multi-disciplinary facility workers and may be required to act as the liaison between AAFC and trades personnel. The incumbent will be required to have an understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles.

Work environment

As one of the 20 research sites in Canada, the Indian Head Research Farm is located in Indian Head, Saskatchewan. The Indian Head site is responsible for conducting various agricultural research studies for the Government of Canada. This position works in conjunction with a staff of 3 other employees to support the research by ensuring that the facilities and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with regulated maintenance and codes as well by meeting the requirements of the research programs at the Indian Head Research Farm.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent full-time or part-time basis or on a temporary full-time or part-time basis.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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)

Experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team.

Experience maintaining various building mechanical systems.

Experience inspecting building operating systems and structures.

Experience planning, scheduling and coordinating the work of service providers responsible for operations and maintenance activities that involve a number of trades.

Experience planning and coordinating construction projects.

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

Applicant currently possesses either a Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, or the ability to write the challenge exam to obtain a journeyperson status.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of maintenance requirements in the operation of a large facility such as but not limited to plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry, and refrigeration.

Knowledge of the Canadian National Building Code, the Canadian National Fire Code and the Canada Labour Code Part II.

Adaptability
Initiative
Interactive Communication
Team Leadership
Concern for Safety
Judgement

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability; Visible Minorities, Women.

Ability and willingness to work in variable weather conditions such as, noisy, humid, hot, cold, and/or wet conditions.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and be on call outside of core work hours.
Ability and willingness to wear designated/certified safety equipment and footwear.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s license.

As the Facilities Officer, there is a requirement to work on call responding to urgent facility operational problems on a 24 hours a day on a rotating schedule and to also respond in a timely manner, within 45 minutes of being called out to work.

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

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply online through www.jobs.gc.ca.

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

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.