Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Preference is given to persons self-identifying as Beneficiaries under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Work environment

The incumbent will be required to travel on a regular basis to various Arctic locations (such as the Polar Continental Shelf Program (PCSP)’s facility in Resolute, Nunavut) for several cycles of approximately 6 weeks each during the year.

At Natural Resources Canada, a Federal government job means developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to staff two (2) unilingual positions specified as "English essential" for an indeterminate (permanent) period, that require a security screening for reliability status. A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, language requirements and profile(s), and linguistic requirements for bilingual positions (imperative or non-imperative), various security requirements, various conditions of employment and locations.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. Candidates must use the experience factors as a header and describe how they meet each experience required. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

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

A secondary school diploma and occupational certification in a building trade or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment in institutions with mechanical, electrical, and energy management systems.
• Experience in light construction or renovations.
• Experience in the safe operation of a variety of shop tools.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems.
• Experience in air distribution systems as related to modern air conditioning systems.
• Experience in the maintenance of pumps.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of fire safety equipment including sprinkler systems and other automatic fire suppression systems.
• Experience in reading and performing tasks outlined in technical manuals and/or publications.

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

• Possession of a valid Electrician certification.
• Possession of a valid oil burner technician certificate or gas fitter certificate.
• Possession of a valid HVAC/Refrigeration Technician.
• Possession of a valid millwright certification.
• Possession of a valid journeyman plumber certification.
• Possession of a Heavy Equipment Operators certificate.

• Experience working in an isolated post.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical faults, with a thorough knowledge of operating generator and UPS power systems.
• Experience in maintaining inventory and maintenance records.
• Experience in ordering parts, materials and tools for facility related repairs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of the operation of generator power systems.
• Knowledge of the operation of heating boilers.

• Ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement

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

• Willing and able to work in isolated high-Arctic locations for extended periods of time.
• Willing and able to work long hours and overtime, including work on week-ends.
• Willing and able to travel to various locations in the Arctic on a regular basis.
• Willing and able to undergo periods of intense/high-pressure activity.
• Willing and able to work on ladders and at heights.
• Willing and able to work in tight, cramped or confined spaces.
• Willing and able to lift 25 kg (50 lbs).
• Willing and able to use personal protective equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - This factor is not used at the screening stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.

Possess a valid driver’s licence.
Undergo pre-employment medical suitability assessment for working in an isolated location.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in our position, for the purpose of this staffing process, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

It is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for assessment purposes. This will include communication of invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

If you are selected for further consideration, please advise the person who will contact you of any accommodations you may require during the selection process.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process. Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or for the administration of a test. If you are asked to travel in relation to this appointment process, you should direct any questions you have about travel entitlements to the hiring organization, when contacted, and they will provide you with the necessary information.

Reference checks will be sought. References must have an in-depth and direct knowledge of your work, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. References must have worked with you for at least six (6) months within the last five (5) years.

Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

The breadth and depth of experience may be considered when making selections from the qualified pool and in determining the “best fit” for the organization.

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

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

For further information on the organization, please visit http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/home.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.