Refrigeration Technician

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

AMENDMENT - Closing Date. Those that have already applied do not need to reapply.

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Duties

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, the Refrigeration/HVAC Technician is responsible for the daily operations of the Refrigeration and HVAC systems at the RCMP Training Academy. Duties include; operating, repairing, and maintaining Refrigeration and HVAC equipment, overseeing the completion of work orders, ensuring compliance with all regulatory codes, acts, and regulations, sourcing information from manufacturers, suppliers, and technical manuals for the repair and operation of specific equipment. The Refrigeration/HVAC Technician may also maintain and repair computerized firearms ranges, food services equipment, swimming pool equipment, steam plant equipment, and building controls. The Refrigeration/HVAC Technician will work with Contractors and RCMP employees in the other trade shops within the Works Unit.

Intent of the process

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created.

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 Interprovincial Red Seal Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Journeyperson Certificate

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant**experience working as a refrigeration technician in a residential setting and in a commercial or industrial setting

Experience in the inspection of various building HVAC equipment

Experience in the maintenance and operation of HVAC equipment and systems

Experience working in a multi-unit institutional setting such as a dorm facility, hospital, jail, etc

*Recent is defined as the experience attained within the last (2) two years. **Significant is defined as the experience typically obtained over at least (5) years

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

Domestic Gasfitter Licence

Degree equivalency

Experience using a computerized preventive maintenance system on a regular basis such as entering maintenance action requests, correcting errors, printing reports, etc

Experience using a direct digital control system (DDC)

Experience in making recommendations with respect to cost estimates, decisions concerning component replacement and repair, as well as acceptance of the work completed

Experience working on Evapco Cooling Towers, Daiken Chillers, Hoshizaki Ice Machines, Engineered Air HVAC systems or various brands of high efficient furnaces

Willing and able to be available to be on standby, to work shift work and to work overtime on short notice

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Refrigeration/Air Conditioning building equipment, operation and maintenance practices

Knowledge of Occupational health and safety practices

Knowledge of the function and operation of tools used in the refrigeration trade

Ability to lift and move objects, materials and equipment in a safe and proper manner

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Dependability

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

Possession of a valid Canadian Driver’s Licence equivalent to a Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence

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

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, 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 education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of certification. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice.

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Must be willing and able to relocate and/or work in Regina Saskatchewan.

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.