Linecrew Supervisor / Powerline Technician

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Occupational Certification and Experience) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent Linecrew supervisor position in BORDEN, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Occupational Certification:
OC1 Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Powerline Technician Certificate (434A) or provincial or territorial equivalent.
OC2 Possession of a valid Utility Work Protection Code Certification.
OC3 Possession of a valid Pole Top and Aerial Device Rescue Certification.

Experience ( for all positions):
EX 1 – **Significant experience in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground Electrical Distribution lines, transformers and sub stations.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of those duties for a minimum of two (2) years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience (for Line Crew Supervisor positions only):
EX 2 – *Recent and **significant experience in supervising Electrical Power Distribution crew.
*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the past five (5) years
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of those duties for a minimum of two (2) years

Abilities:
AS 1 – Ability to effectively communicate orally.
AS 2 – Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
For all positions:
PS 1 – Effective Interpersonal Relations
PS 2 – Dependability
PS 3 – Initiative
PS 4 – Judgment

For Line Crew Supervisor positions only:
PS 5 – Leadership

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Province of Ontario Class “G” driver’s license or provincial or territorial equivalent.
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to wear and/or utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be willing to work in hot and cold environments.
• Must be willing to be placed on standby.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours
• Possession of a valid unrestricted Province of Ontario Class “DZ” driver’s license or provincial or territorial equivalent

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

If applicable, please identify the following on your application: substantive group and level; employment status; Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

Interviews may be conducted.

A written assessment may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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

Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.

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.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar temporary and/or permanent positions.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Salary:
GL-EIM-10: $31.48 - $34.20
GL-EIM-11: $32.61 - $35.46 (plus supervisory differential)

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.