Powerline Technician / Linecrew Supervisor

Update: Job poster extended to 22 November 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

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).

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Duties

Powerline Technician:
- Installs, inspects, repairs and modifies high voltage overhead and underground electrical systems
- Constructs, maintains high voltage transformers, switchgear, transmission lines and associated equipment
- Constructs and maintains secondary voltage overhead and underground systems, street and area lighting
- Responds to power disruptions, outages and emergency situations
- Test electrical equipment and circuits
- Performs electrical switching on high and low voltage systems

Linecrew Supervisor:
- Plans, organizes and supervises the activities of the team
- Provides expert technical advice
- Performs periodic site inspections at various locations on the Base
- Prepares and provides estimates and quotes
- Coordinates work with contractors and other trade shops

Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities? Indeed.com has ranked DND as one of the best places to work in Canada.

As a TOP employer in Canada we are committed to:
• Providing support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees (including: Flexible work schedules, Work/life balance)
• Offering a career’s worth of opportunities all in one place, to gain experience in a multitude of positions and build the career that is right for you (including: advancement and training opportunities)
• Making a difference in Canada and in operations throughout the world; and
• Creating meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada’s security both at home and abroad.

In addition, as a DND employee, you will have access to:
- Work in a team environment
- Comprehensive benefits (dental, medical, etc)
- Pension
- Job security
- A rewarding career!

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff two (2) permanent positions in BORDEN, Ontario:
- One (1) Linecrew Supervisor
- One (1) Powerline Technician

This staffing process may also be used to staff future vacancies, with varying tenures in Borden and/or Petawawa, Ontario.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 Province of Ontario Powerline Technician Certificate (434A) or provincial or territorial equivalent.
OC2 Possession of a valid Utility Work Protection Code Certification.
OC3 Possession of a valid Pole Top and Aerial Device Rescue Certification.

Experience ( for all positions):
EX 1 – **Significant experience in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground Electrical Distribution lines, transformers and sub stations.
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of those duties for a minimum of two (2) years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Experience (for Line Crew Supervisor positions only):
EX 2 – *Recent and **significant experience in supervising Electrical Power Distribution crew.
*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the past five (5) years
**Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of those duties for a minimum of two (2) years

Abilities:
AS 1 – Ability to effectively communicate orally.
AS 2 – Ability to effectively communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
For all positions:
PS 1 – Effective Interpersonal Relations
PS 2 – Dependability
PS 3 – Initiative
PS 4 – Judgment

For Line Crew Supervisor positions only:
PS 5 – Leadership

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted Province of Ontario Class “DZ” driver’s license or provincial or territorial equivalent
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to wear and/or utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be willing to work in hot and cold environments.
• Must be willing to be placed on standby.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergency situations outside of normal working hours

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.

A written assessment may be administered.

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.

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.

Salary:
Powerline Technician (GL EIM 10): $31.48 - $34.20 per hour
Linecrew Supervisor (GL EIM 11 C2): $32.61 - $35.46 per hour (plus supervisory differential- 11% of basic rate)

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.