Structural Team Leader

Update: Close date amended to June 26, 2019

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

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's 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 essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in Edmonton, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

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)

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid Red Seal or provincially recognized journeyman certificate as a Carpenter, Mason, Tilesetter or Painter or completion of a military QL6A course in a related field.

Experience:

Experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience in supervision of a *multi-trade team involved in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

*Multi-trade team – group of workers encompassing multiple tradespersons, such as carpenters, masons, tilesetters, painters, apprentices, and other applicable trades.

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

First Aid
CPR
Fall Arrest
WHMIS
Confined Space Entry
Aerial lift equipment

Experience in project management in a construction engineering capacity
Experience using SAP based programs such as DRMIS
Recent* experience in supervision on a multi-trade team involved in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

* Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last 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 supervise.
Ability to coordinate activities and determine priorities.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Safety Orientation
Effective interpersonal relationships
Leadership
Judgement
Dependability

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

Knowledge of Canadian Construction orders, standards and/or regulations

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime as pre authorized.
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Willing and able to enter confined spaces, climb ladders, erect scaffolds, work on elevated devices, crouching and/or kneeling, or work at heights.
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driving permit.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possess and maintain a valid, non-graduated, and unrestricted Alberta Class 5 driver's licence or provincial or territorial equivalent.
Willing and able to work overtime as pre authorized.
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Willing and able to enter confined spaces, climb ladders, erect scaffolds, work on elevated devices, crouching and/or kneeling, or work at heights.
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driving permit.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

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.

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.