Carpenter

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff three indeterminate position in Edmonton, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Possession of a valid interprovincial journeyman certification (Red Seal) or valid provincial certificate in the applicable province of employment as a Carpenter or any other equivalency recognized by the provincial or territorial authority such as a Qualification Level (QL) 5 - Construction Technician.

Significant* and recent* experience working as a carpenter.

Note: Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally acquired by performing a broad range of various, complex related activities over a period of approximately three (3) years.

Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

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

First Aid

CPR

Fall Arrest

WHMIS

Confined space entry

Aerial lift equipment

Experience working as a carpenter in maintenance and construction.

Experience operating a personal computer.

Experience using Microsoft Office software.

Experience in picture framing.

Experience in roofing.

Experience in locksmithing.

Experience as a finishing carpenter.

Experience as a cabinet maker.

Experience mentoring apprentices.

Experience inspecting, estimating, and prioritizing work

Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of structural systems

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Safety Orientation
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Dependability

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 Minorities, and Women.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.
May be required to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
May be required, but not limited to, enter confined spaces, climb ladders, erect scaffolds, work on elevated devices, crouching and/or kneeling, work at heights.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driving permit.
Must have CSA approved steel-toe boots and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
May be required to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted provincial or territorial Class 5 driver's licence.

Willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
Willing and able to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Willing and able to enter confined spaces, climb ladders, erect scaffolds, work on elevated devices, work at heights, crouching, and.
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driving permit.
Must have CSA approved steel-toe boots and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
Willing and able to travel.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

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.

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.