Inventory of Water, Fuel, and Environment (WFE) Technicians

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Applicants must apply on-line.

The inventory will be updated every 180 days. You will receive a notice in your applicant account 14 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 180 days.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. If you do not have Internet access, you may call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) or TTY 1-800-926-9105 for information on the nearest public Internet access locations.

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 one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs 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 important part of the Defence Team.

8 Wing Trenton is located in the Quinte West region of Ontario and is situated on the western end of the Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario. Trenton is home to the National Air Force Museum of Canada and the surrounding area offers conservation areas, campsites, picnic grounds and marinas. Located south of Trenton is Prince Edward County which boasts many vineyards, camping, beaches and boating.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to fill current and future vacancies with various tenures (temporary and permanent) in Trenton, Ontario

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a Class 1 Wastewater Treatment licence and Class 1 Water Treatment licence
OR
Possession of a Class 1 Wastewater Treatment licence with proof of successful completion of the Class 1 Water Treatment exam
OR
Possession of a Class 1 Water Treatment licence with proof of successful completion of the Class 1 Wastewater Treatment exam

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:
• Working Effectively with Others
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Thinking Things Through

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of a CAF WFE Tech QL5 Certification
• Possession of a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification
• Possession of a certification in First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, Confined Space Entry
• Possession of a Petroleum Mechanic 3 (PM3) Certification

Experience:
• Experience operating and maintaining water distribution systems
• Experience operating and maintaining waste water collection systems
• Experience in the handling of Chemicals and HAZMAT Clean ups

Operational Requirements:
• Ability to obtain and maintain both a Class 1 Wastewater Treatment licence and Class 1 Water Treatment licence within two years of appointment.
• Willing and able to work overtime, as required.
• Willing and able to work on standby, as required
• Willing and able to travel to remote sites, such as CFB Alert and Eureka, for extended periods of time, as required.
• Possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license. Able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver's license.
• Willing and able to work on an operational airfield.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain both a Class 1 Wastewater Treatment licence and Class 1 Water Treatment licence within two years of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver's license.
• Possess and maintain an Unrestricted Class 1 Water Certification and Class 1 Wastewater certification.
• Candidate/employee must meet and maintain the above conditions throughout their employment

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 MUST APPLY ON-LINE.

Notice of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will only communicate with candidates when we have a specific position to fill.

For this inventory, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail. Candidates must include in their application a valid e-mail address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail, ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. Candidates MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses.

Persons are entitled to participate in the inventory in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this inventory.

Proof of citizenship will be requested if you are considered for inventory.

Proof of education may be requested if you are considered for inventory.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at htt://www.cicic.ca.

Carefully review the education and experience criteria listed above. IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO RELATE THE PREREQUESITE INFORMATION IN FULL DETAIL AND ONLY THOSE WHO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY MEET ALL THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS IN A DETAILED RESUME AND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WILL BE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING SCREENED OUT WITHOUT FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Candidates who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position. You will be assessed using the following tools: interview(s) and reference check(s).

A random or top-down selection may be used at any stage in the process in order to better manage the inventory.

Asset criteria may be used throughout the process to narrow the candidate pool or to determine the selected candidate. Candidates should therefore clearly identify the asset criteria that they possess in their initial application with specific examples of their experience.

Candidates will be required to provide certifications and 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.