Operating Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Duties

The Operation Engineer control the operation and running maintenance of the physical plant containing low pressure boilers and a wide range of HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning). He/she is setting up and monitoring mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and performing adjustments as necessary according to prescribed procedures. In addition, the Operation Engineer is responding to calls, responsible for trouble shooting, carrying out servicing, repairs and legislated maintenance and responding to emergency situations.

Work environment

The position is under the responsibility of the Integrated Services Manager. In addition to building maintenance, the responsibilities of the integrated services team include security, procurement, materiel management, and certain aspects of finance and human resources. As part of his/her responsibilities, the Facilities Manager will oversee the performance and/or operation of a person or group. The facilities team ensures the continued and un-interrupted (24/7, 365 days/year) operation of facilities infrastructure at an Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Research and Development Centre (RDC). The facilities infrastructure supports the work of several research teams lead by scientists. The work of the facilities team will support a client base of approximately 100 or more persons.

Intent of the process

This process is to staff one(1) full time permanent position.

Although we are looking to fill one (1) position, in the event that more than one candidate is found qualified, a pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within AAFC.

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)

Interprovincial certification as a fourth class power engineer

IF YOU HAVE FOREIGN CREDENTIALS, please follow the link below for information on how to obtain a degree equivalency. You must obtain an equivalency, at your own expense, in order to be considered for appointment into the public service.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the operation and maintenance of low pressure steam plant and auxiliary equipment, refrigeration equipment and HVAC equipment.
Experience in Grounds keeping.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the basic principles relevant to the satisfactory operation and maintenance of low Pressure Steam Heating Plant and auxiliary equipment.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of low Pressure Steam Heating Plant, and auxiliary equipment and building systems including hot water heating, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, controls systems.
Ability to conduct and interpret tests of boiler water and determine action.
Knowledge of Legislated Requirements for HVAC equipment.
Ability to respond to equipment malfunctions and adjust plant and equipment in response to varying loads and research requirements.

Adaptability
Initiative
Teamwork
Interactive Communication

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 minority and woman.

Willingness to work overtime and standby as required.
Willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line 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 of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language 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).

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.