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Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing clear and concrete examples. Clear and concrete examples are defined as illustrations in which you fully explain the actions, considerations and steps you completed in order to gain the experience you are describing.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one position located in St. John’s, NL.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various tenures in St. John’s NL, Stephenville NL, Dartmouth NS, Charlottetown PEI, Saint John NB and Yarmouth NS.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Both streams:
• Experience supervising and assigning work to staff
• Experience evaluating work performance and/or providing feedback

KNOWLEDGE:

Both streams:
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations to ensure a safe work environment
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices and procedures

ABILITIES:

Both streams:
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Ability to carry out safety inspections and complete follow up reports
• Ability to use MS Word and MS Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Both streams:
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Judgement
• Leadership

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

• Possession of a valid driver’s licence

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Stream 1 only:
Certification as a Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter

Stream 2 only:
• At least one year experience in the maintenance and/or installation of telecommunications towers.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Both streams:
High Angle Rescue Training Certificate

Both streams:
EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the supervision of a multidisciplinary workshop
• Experience in the use of Maximo or similar asset tracking software to develop work orders
• Experience developing health and safety safe operating procedures and/or safety plans for planned work activities.
• Experience in financial management such as budgeting recommendations and credit card purchases etc.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Stream 2 only:
Valid Health Canada Medical

Both streams:
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations for extended periods of time
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations via helicopter, ship, small boat, ATV, UTV, and snowmobile

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

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.