ELECTRICIAN

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Intent of the process

We have currently a need to staff a permanent position in Sept-Îles, Québec. A pool of qualified candidates could be created for similar positions with various tenures (temporary, permanent) and locations at Transport Canada, Quebec Region. Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

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 :
• Vocational diploma in electricity;
OR
• Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) from a recognized institution in Technical Electrical Engineering or electrodynamic, industrial electronics technology, or in instrumentation and controls.

Degree equivalency

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Hold a valid certificate as an electrician issued by Emploi-Québec (former license C);
OR
• Hold a valid certificate issued by the Commission de la Construction du Québec (CCQ).

EXPERIENCE :
• Experience in industrial and/or institutional electrical distribution networks.
• Experience as an electrician in preventive maintenance, problem diagnosis, repair, modification of electrical installations, repair and modification of instrument systems, controls and automation.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE :
• Experience in industrial and/or institutional electrical distribution networks of medium voltage.
• Experience working in an airport environment.
• Experience in series circuits, aerodrome light marking.
• Experience in overseeing subcontractors during the performance of minor work.

KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of generators and control systems.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIOIN :
• Hold a valid firearms licence.
• Hold a restricted radiotelephone operator certificate.
• Hold an Airport Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES :
• Thinking things through
• Excellence through results (initiative and action-oriented)
• Values and Ethics (integrity and respect)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Autonomy

ABILITIES :
• Ability to provide technical advice on various subjects pertaining to electricity to management and employees.
• Ability to plan work in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to make operational decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :
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 and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
• Successfully complete the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (course and exam) in order to obtain a firearms license.
• Successfully complete the restricted radio-telephone test.
• Successfully complete the exam in order to obtain an airport Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP).

Conditions of employment

Requirements that a person must meet, or comply with, for as long as they occupy the position :
• Security Clearance: Reliability.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Able and willing to work overtime.
• Able and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Able and willing to be on standby.
• Agree to wear the PPE required for tasks associated with this position, approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
• Able and willing to work at a high heights.
• Able and willing to work in confined spaces.

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 client organization will accept online applications only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying online:

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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

Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. 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.)

If you currently are a Public Servant, please clearly indicate the group and level of your substantive position and your Department/organization.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons 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.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must meet each essential qualifications to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational needs. However, meeting some of these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.