Construction Maintenance Manager

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Only on-line applications submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs will be accepted. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

As a DND employee, you will have access to:
○ Support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees (including: flexible work schedules)
○ Work in a team environment
○ A career’s worth of opportunities all in one place (including: advancement and training opportunities)
○ Meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada
○ Comprehensive benefits (dental, medical, etc)
○ Pension
○ Job security

Intent of the process

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

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

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)

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in engineering or applied science

OR

Graduation with a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering technologist or technician program

OR

Secondary school diploma AND one of the following certificates/qualifications:
a) Possession of one or more of the following valid certificates of qualification issued by the province of Ontario OR inter-provincial red seal certificate of qualification:
• General Carpenter
• Electrician – All types less Domestic and Rural
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems Mechanic
• Plumber
• Powerline Technician
• Steamfitter / Pipefitter
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Industrial Electrician
• Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
• Construction Millwright
• Gas and Oil Technician (equivalent to TSSA G1)
• Petroleum Mechanic
• Operating Engineer (equivalent to TSSA 2nd Class or higher)
• Instrumentation and Controls Technician
• Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
and/or
b) Military qualification in construction engineering (QL 6A or DP-3B)

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• *Recent and **significant experience in managing multi-trade work groups responsible for providing infrastructure maintenance
• *Recent and **significant experience in human resources administration such as performance management, delegating work, mentoring
• *Recent and **significant experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• **Significant experience in scheduling and supervising maintenance work required to meet compliance standards and regulations

*Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience usually acquired by regularly performing a broad range of various, complex activities which are normally acquired over a period of approximately three (3) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Competencies:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Leadership

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

Experience:
• Experience working in a military environment
• Experience with other building construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
• Experience preparing reports and briefings

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime
• Willing and able to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Ontario Class G Driver’s license or provincial or territorial equivalent
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract (if not already in possession of a DND 404)
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s license

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

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.

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.