Refrigeration Mechanic Shop Supervisor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FROM THIS WEBSITE. NO APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL OR PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Selection Board will communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently (including junk folders, if applicable).

Please be advised that one, some, or of all of the Asset Qualifications could be used at the screening phase.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly demonstrate how they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Asset). Your resume may be used as a secondary source to validate your education and experience, both Essential and Asset.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION IN THE REQUESTED FORMAT MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position at Canadian Forces base Greenwood.

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

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Possession of a valid Nova Scotia or Inter-provincial Journeyperson Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic; or a military RM Tech QL5 (AIJM) qualification; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to mechanical or control systems.

EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in the repair, maintenance, or installation of: Commercial or industrial
refrigeration/HVAC systems; or Mechanical systems associated with hangar doors, overhead doors and compressors; or Computerized control related systems associated with HVAC/refrigeration systems.
- Experience supervising a team.
- Experience using computer based software and programs such as Microsoft Suite including Word and Outlook.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience* in fixed or mobile HVAC/refrigeration systems.
- Experience* in Aircraft Arresting Systems (AAS).
- Experience* in mechanical systems associated with Aircraft Radar Systems.
- Experience* in mechanical systems associated with hangar doors.
- Experience* in mechanical systems associated with overhead doors.
- Experience* in mechanical systems associated with compressors.
- Experience* in computerized control systems associated with HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Experience working in a military airfield environment.
* Experience is defined as the repair, maintenance, or installation.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
- Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Initiative

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid and unrestricted provincial Class 5 Driver’s licence.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must be able to work in physically demanding conditions such as extreme weather, confined spaces or heights and physically lift of up to 25 kg, when required.
- Must be willing to work overtime as required.
- Must be willing and able to be fit tested to wear a respirator.
- Must be able to obtain a departmental vehicle operators permit (DND 404).
- Must be able to obtain a Ramp Defensive Driving Course.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.

Applicants must apply on-line.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line. 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.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

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.