Machinery Maintenance Craftsman

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to June 11, 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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

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

This position will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and inspections, as well as repairs on a variety of mechanical building systems. The Machinery Maintenance Works is responsible for documenting work activities, recording data and ordering parts and supplies. In addition, the incumbent is required to use a variety of diagnostic equipment. and to have an understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles. The incumbent may also be required to act as liaison between AAFC and trades personnel.

Work environment

As one of the 20 research sites in Canada, the London Research Centre is located in London, Ontario. The London site is responsible for conducting various agricultural research studies for the Government of Canada. This position works in conjunction with a staff of 7 other employees to support the research by ensuring that the facilities and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with regulated maintenance and codes as well by meeting the requirements of the research programs at the London Research Centre.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: To staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position for the location indicated for this process.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures.

Please note that this pool of qualified candidates may also be used to staff similar positions at this group and level in various locations within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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)

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

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 performing preventative maintenance, diagnosis and repair/adjustments on complex mechanical equipment and building systems.

Experience completely dismantling and reassembling a variety of complex mechanical equipment and systems.

Experience in operating and maintaining various mechanical systems of a building including computerized building control systems

Experience in the operation and maintenance of power equipment and hand tools.

Experience using computer programs for word processing and e-mail.

Experience operating and maintaining a research greenhouse, scientific plant growth equipment and laboratory facilities.

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

Graduation from a post-secondary technical program in a field related to work

Certification and/or training in facility equipment or in scientific research equipment

Degree equivalency

Experience supervising staff and major capital projects

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the operations, the operating principles and specifications of heating , air conditioning, ventilation and mechanical systems in a research environment.

Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures to ensure compliance, such as those relating to Canada Labour Code Part 2, National Building Code, Workers Compensation etc.

Knowledge of tools and diagnostic equipment as related to HVAC and building systems.

Knowledge of National Building Code, National Fire Code, Environmental Protection Act, Gas Utilization Codes Boiler Pressure Vessel Act, Canadian Electrical Code, Mechanical Refrigeration Code and Environmental Code of Practice for the Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems, April 2015.

Adaptability
Problem Solving
Initiative
Achievement Orientation
Planning and organizing
Client focus
Interactive communication
Writing skills

Ability to record data and make calculations such as algebra and geometry to calculate technical data.

Ability to interpret blueprints.

Ability to identify, diagnose and correct defects in a various equipment and maintenance repairs

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Placement of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) employees affected by Work Force Adjustment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver's License

Ability and willingness to work overtime – Required to respond to Call-Back within designated times.

Ability and willingness to travel

Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 Kilograms

Ability to report to work during adverse weather conditions.

Ability to climb and work off ladders and work on platforms.

Ability to work in noisy environments, dirty and toxic fumes.

Ability and willingness to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as required including safety foot wear

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 may 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).

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

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.

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.