Electrician

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).

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

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 four (4) positions in Petawawa, Borden and North Bay, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary positions in various locations across Ontario.

Positions to be filled: 4

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)

Experience:
EX1 – *Recent and **significant industrial and/or commercial electrical experience

Recent* is defined as experience gained within the last (5) years.
Significant** is defined as having a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Occupational Certification:
OC1 - Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Electrical Trade Certificate of Qualification (309A) OR inter-provincial red seal certificate of qualification OR Technical Qualification Level (QL) 5 (minimum) in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)

Note: Candidates who do not currently possess a valid Province of Ontario Electrical Trade Certificate of Qualification or the inter-provincial Red Seal will be required to obtain their Red Seal certificate of qualification in the electrical trade prior to appointment. For information on receiving your Red Seal Certification, please visit the Red Seal website: http://www.red-seal.ca/

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgement

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

Occupational Certification:
• Working at Heights Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Certificate
• Possession of a valid CSA Standard Z462 Arc Flash Training Certificate
• Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Industrial Electrician Trade Certificate of Qualification (442A) OR inter-provincial red seal certificate
• Possession of a valid Canadian Fire Alarm certificate issued by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)

Experience:
• Experience and/or training working on Airfield Lighting.

Operational Requirements:
• Must be willing to wear and/or utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Must be Willing to work from heights.
• Must be willing to be on a standby or call out list, carry a cell phone and respond to after hour calls.
• Must be willing to work overtime including weekends.
• The position may be required to stand, climb, walk, lift, bend, pull, push, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, sit, read, write, determine color, speak and listen, work at heights from ladders, scaffolding or elevated platforms and work in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to travel and attend courses.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess a valid unrestricted class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent
Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s license.
Current and acceptable driver’s abstract
Must obtain and maintain a Province of Ontario Electrical Trade license and/or red seal certification in the electrical trade

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.

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.