Machinery Maintenance Craftsman

Update: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to July 8, 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. Responsible for documenting work activities, recording data and ordering parts and supplies. May be required to act as liaison between AAFC and trades personal. Requires skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic equipment. Required to have understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles.

This position will be responsible for the supervision of one or more facilities support staff.

Work environment

There is frequent exposure to: extremes of weather, hot/humid environmental conditions, noise, fumes, chemicals, acids which may be toxic or corrosive; there is a regular risk of minor injury when dismantling and installing equipment; there is occasional risk of injuries from lifting and carrying heavy materials/equipment, or from falls while working in elevated positions. There is a requirement to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety boots, eye, ear and respiratory protection gear and fall protection PPE.

Intent of the process

Immediate need: To staff a full-time permanent Machinery Maintenance Craftsman.

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar indeterminate (supervisory and/or non-supervisory) or specified period employment or acting appointments.

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)

Possession of a valid Power Engineering Certificate.

Degree equivalency

Experience in Facilities Maintenance.

Experience with planning, organizing, and estimating costs and materials for construction/renovation and maintenance projects.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safety operating procedures and work plans.

Knowledge of facilities maintenance techniques and procedures including those associated with HVAC systems.

Knowledge of tools and equipment associated with facilities maintenance.

Adaptability
Initiative
Team Work
Interactive Communication
Problem Solving

Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
Ability to supervise staff.

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

Possession of trade certifications related to facilities maintenance.

Degree equivalency

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Ability and willingness to work in dirty, noisy, humid, hot, cold, and wet conditions.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.
Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to work overtime including weekends occasionally.
Ability and willingness to work on ladders and at heights.
Ability and willingness to work in tight, cramped and/or confined spaces.
Ability and willingness to lift 25 Kg (50 lbs).
Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent.
Ability and willingness to work on call (responding to urgent facility operational
problems) for 24 hours a day on a rotating schedule and the ability to respond
in a timely manner (within 30 minutes of being called to work).

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.

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.

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.