Instrument Control Technician

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*** NOTE: it is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions.*** Failure to complete the questionnaire or failure to provide sufficient details to the questions will result in your elimination from this process.

Duties

Under the supervision of a Chief Operating Officer of a building, the incumbent shall provide maintenance, installation and repair services for fire alarm systems, distribution systems and pneumatic and digital control systems used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and heating systems for occupants of buildings operated and maintained by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Main activities:

Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and modify lighting and fire systems, alarm circuit panels, wire and cable networks and all their components as well as HVAC systems.

Operate the control room and perform inspection rounds to observe operating controls, examine and calibrate instruments, meters and level meters, and ensure that industrial control loops are in good operating condition.

Conduct preventive maintenance work in accordance with the framework and guidelines of a preventive maintenance program and record the data.

Install, upgrade and maintain control instruments for high and low pressure boiler, pressure vessel, chiller, generator, water supply, liquid and gaseous fuel systems, burner control systems and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Update system configuration files and redesign control points to increase network performance.

Work environment

Did you know that Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2018 for a second year in a row? We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

PSPC helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one indeterminate position.

Establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions with permanent or temporary tenures and various security profiles for our offices in Québec.

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)

EDUCATION

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Recent* and significant** experience (see Note 1) in the maintenance, repair and operation of electrical building components of office, commercial, institutional or government buildings.

Recent* and significant** experience (see Note 1) in computerized building and facility mechanical system control of office, commercial, institutional or government buildings.

Note 1: Experience limited to residential facilities does not count.

*Recent means in the last five (5) years.
** Significant means approximately three (3) years

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Specialized knowledge of theories, principles, techniques and practices related to alarm and control systems with respect to building mechanical control system monitoring.

Knowledge of current techniques for maintaining electrical systems and controls.

Knowledge of principles governing the operation of air handling systems.

Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.

Knowledge of the environmental principles governing buildings.

ABILITIES OR COMPETENCIES

***CLIENT SERVICE (level 1): Ability to understand and respond to the needs of internal and external clients on the basis of established service standards

COMMUNICATION: Ability to listen, to obtain and share information, and to convey clear, concise and effective messages that are tailored to the audience.

THINKING AND ACTING: Ability to examine all aspects of an idea, situation or problem with an open mind, identify the best solutions/approaches, and take appropriate action in a timely manner

TEAMWORK: Ability to contribute significantly to joint efforts with a view to achieving established objectives.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Ability to establish and maintain constructive work relationships based on listening and respect and ethics in order to advance the work of the organization

****Candidates will find additional information on the Client Service Competency at: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/sc-cs/csc-eng.html

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and understanding of ASHRAE standards.
Knowledge of Siemens building automation systems.

Conditions of employment

•Security clearance : Various security clearance: Reliability Status and conditional employment with the obtention of a security clearance from the client
•Valid driver’s licence
•Wear required clothing, shoes and safety equipment
•Availability to work on a flexible schedule and/or evenings and weekends and on call.
•Be available to work overtime on short notice
•Be available according to the rotation schedule established with other technicians for service calls outside normal business hours.

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

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.