Refrigeration Technician

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Assessment accommodation

*MODIFICATION to an essential qualification.

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

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one French essential position for a period of one year with possibility of extension.

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 (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Technical diploma in a field related to the position, such as: mechanics, electricity, refrigeration

Degree equivalency

A valid class 1 refrigeration system (RS-1) certificate or certifications in mechanics of fixed machines, refrigeration equipment, class A Emploi Québec – ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MTESS), or acceptable equivalence.

Recent* and significant** experience in the maintenance and operation of office buildings or scientific research facilities.
* Recent: 2 consecutive years of work experience within the last 4 years.
**Significant: Executing a series of tasks of various kinds and levels of complexity.

Experience in maintenance of refrigeration systems and controls, HVAC equipment, and backup generators.

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

Successful completion of at least two years of a post-secondary program in building service and maintenance.

Degree equivalency

Valid journeyman competency certificate recognize by the Commission de construction du Québec (CCQ) in one of the following fields of expertise: electrician, plumbing, refrigeration system or heating.

Experience using a computerized preventive maintenance system on a regular basis. This includes among others: entering maintenance action requests, correcting errors, printing reports, etc.
Experience in plumbing, electricity, or building systems in connection with the functioning and maintenance of a laboratory or scientific environment.
Experience using a direct digital control system (DDC).
Experience in making recommendations with respect to cost estimates, decisions concerning component replacement and repair, as well as acceptance of the work completed.
Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

Practical knowledge of how building cooling systems work.
Knowledge of the general principles of health and safety.

Ability to assess and perform repairs on HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning).
Ability to lift and move objects, materials, and equipment in a safe and suitable manner.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Integrity and respect
Personal initiative
Team spirit

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

Ability to read construction plans and drawings.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Possession of a valid Quebec Class 5 driver’s licence.
Ability to lift over 25 kg.
Willingness to respond to emergency calls to work outside normal hours.
Willingness to be on call (rotational basis).
Willingness to work overtime.
Physical ability to climb up and down a ladder, as well as to work inside or outside closed spaces or confined areas.
Wearing required personal protection equipment.

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

A written examination may be administered.
An interview may be conducted.
Reference checks may be sought

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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

Other qualifications could be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates how you meet these qualifications.

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

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.

Candidates may be required to pay for travel costs associated with this selection process.

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.