Plumber (Multi-Discipline)

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

***IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a re -advertisement of 19-DND-EA-IE-446966 with an amendment to the intent of the process- there is an immediate need to staff one (1) PERMANENT position in North Bay, Ontario. If you applied on the previous poster (19-DND-EA-IE-446966), you are not required to apply again to this poster. All applicants applying to 19-DND-EA-IE-446966 and 19-DND-EA-IE-446966A will be considered in the same selection process. Should you wish to apply again with an updated application, your most recent application will be used in the selection process***

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. 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 written tests and interviews). 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 one (1) PERMANENT position in North Bay, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC1 – Possession of a valid Ontario 306A Plumber trade certificate or equivalent inter-provincial trade certification as acquired through a provincial/territorial regulatory body.
OC2 – Possession of a valid Ontario G1 Gas Technician trade certificate or equivalent inter-provincial trade certification as acquired through a provincial/territorial regulatory body.
OC3 – Possession of a valid Ontario 307A Steamfitter/Pipefitter trade certificate or equivalent inter-provincial trade certification as acquired through a provincial/territorial regulatory body.

OR

OC4- Possession of a Military Plumbing and heating trade qualification (QL6A)

EXPERIENCE:
Based on the position to be staffed one or more of the following may be applied:
EX1 – *Recent Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing plumbing systems.
EX2 – *Recent Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing hot water heating systems.
EX3 – *Recent Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing high pressure steam heating distribution systems.
EX4 – *Recent Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing hot water distribution systems.
EX5 – *Recent Experience installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing heating systems.

*Recent Experience is defined as experience acquired in 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:
A1 Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1 Dependability
PS2 Effective interpersonal relationships.
PS3 Judgement
PS4 Initiative

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
AQ1 – Possession of a Backflow Prevention Device certificate.
AQ2 – Possession of certification in First Aid
AQ3 – Possession of certification in CPR
AQ4 – Possession of certification in WHMIS

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
OR1 – Must be willing obtain a Backflow Prevention Device certificate within 2 years of initial appointment.
OR2 – Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in a construction/maintenance environment according to safety regulations.
• Ability to work under the following conditions: may include but is not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Work in confined spaces, climb stairs; work from ladders, scaffolding and elevated platforms.
• To be on a call-in list and asked to respond after hours within one hour of being called in.
• Willingness to work overtime including weekends.
• Must maintain a valid trade's license or Red Seal certification or certification of qualification throughout their employment with the Department.
• Registration as a journeyperson candidate or certification as a journeyperson. This is mandatory for regulated trades.

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.

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 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 asset qualifications or 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.