(BENCH) RIGGER

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

The Bench Rigger has the responsibility of Maintaining and manufacturing all rope and wire rope installations aboard CAF ships
• Manufacturing and testing of wire and rope lifting slings for cranes
• Inspection, maintenance and installation of crane wires
• Measuring, Manufacturing and installation of safety flight deck nets, rope ladders and Shock mats
• Measuring, Manufacturing and installation of guard rail wires, Tug boat Mustache fenders and Dive lines
• Testing and certifying of ship board appliances using a hydraulic test bed
• Inspection and installation of fall arrest hard points
• Inspection and certification of fall arrest harnesses and lanyards.
• Designing and creating handmade bell ropes

Work environment

WHY CHOOSE DND?

DND is one of the largest federal government departments with over 20,000 civilian employees in over 40 locations across Canada and abroad.

The success of Canada’s defence depends on our people. DND places a strong emphasis on work-life balance and building a healthy, respectful workplace for all. We value our employees and strive to create a high performing workforce that is representative of the population we serve.

An excellent opportunity for the right individuals to have an exciting career in the public service
• A stable work environment in the Government of Canada
• A regular schedule of 40 hour work weeks (possibility of overtime)
• An excellent benefits package, pension, and competitive compensation
• Lifelong learning and career opportunities

Intent of the process

The Department of National Defence (DND) is looking for qualified candidates to fill current and future (Bench) Rigger vacancies in Victoria/Esquimalt, BC.

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)

• Experience working with various Wire Rope and/or various other types of rope, such as three strand and double Braid, Manila, poly, Nylon, in an industrial environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of rigging hardware such as Turnbuckles, Block and Tackles, Wire clips, Shackles, Pear rings, Snatch blocks, thimbles, Etc.

• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

• Ability to tie Basic Knots
• Ability to identify and/or use tools of the trade such as Fids, Spud wrenches, Marlin spikes, Etc.
• Ability to read, comprehend and create based off detailed drawings
• Ability to work with various wire rope and other types of rope such as Three strand and double Braid, Synthetic, Manila, poly, Nylon

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

• Completion of trade related apprenticeship

• Experience Rigging

• Experience in Bench Rigger Trade

• Experience testing shipboard and shore based lifting appliances.

• Experience splicing Wire rope and/or various other types of rope (Three strand and double Braid, Synthetic, Manila, poly, Nylon,)

• Experience with Pattern lay out

• Experience with Hydraulic Test Bed operations and/or Hydraulic Swedging Press operations

• Required to work shifts and overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - • Various Reliability Status or Secret Clearance.

• Required to work shifts and overtime.
• Required to lift heavy objects including overhead lifting to facilitate the installation of lifting apparatus (approximately 75lbs/ 35kgs).
• Required to work in confined spaces.
• Required to climb vertical ladders and work at heights (approximately 200ft).
• Requirement to wear all appropriate PPE.

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

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.