Draftsperson

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education 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 assessment). 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.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

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

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 two (2) permanent positions in Petawawa, Ontario and one (1) permanent position in Shilo, Manitoba.

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: 3

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:
For positions in Ontario:
ED1 – Vocational diploma in drafting or college diploma related to building and public works OR Geographical Information Systems (GIS) OR an acceptable combination of education and training in the field of drafting and technical drawing of buildings.

For positions in Manitoba:
ED2 – Vocational diploma in drafting or college diploma related to buildings or public works OR an acceptable combination of education and training in the field of drafting and technical drawing of buildings.

Degree equivalency

Experience (For all positions) :
EX1 – **Recent experience in building and municipal systems including building code interpretation, the conception and production of technical drawings, as-built drawings and graphics using AutoCAD software.
EX2 – Experience in drafting techniques utilized to develop client ideas and requirements into conceptual drawings or sketches.

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
For all positions:
AS1 – Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

For positions in Manitoba only:
AS2- Ability to use AutoCad to produce site or building drawings.

Competencies (for all positions):
• Thinking things through
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

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

• Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or an acceptable combination of education and training in Geographical Information Systems.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in use of REVIT software.

• Experience in technical drafting of buildings and building systems.

• Ability to perform construction surveys using Total Stations.

Operational Requirements:
OR1 – Willing and able to work overtime.
OR2 – Willing and able to travel.
OR3 – Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

For positions in Ontario:
• Possession of a valid unrestricted Class G driver’s license issued by the province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent.

For positions in Manitoba:
• Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license issued by the province of Manitoba or provincial or territorial equivalent.

For all positions:
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a DND 404 military driver’s license.
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract.

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 operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.