Operating Engineers

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. 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 assessment and results purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address. 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.

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

This staffing process may be used to staff future vacancies in Borden, Petawawa, Downsview, Kingston and/or Trenton, Ontario.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Experience:
EX1 - A minimum of one (1) year experience with the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and related equipment in a Central Heating (steam plant) environment
EX2 - Experience with the control for steam, water and condensate systems.
EX3 - Experience with safety practices and procedures related to working within a heating plant.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Occupational Certification (Based on the position being staffed):
OC1- Possession of a valid Second, Third or Fourth Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario or possession of a valid Second, Third or Fourth Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by another province/territory.

Note: Candidates who do not currently possess a valid Second, Third of Fourth Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario will be required to obtain this certificate prior to appointment. For information on obtaining this certificate, please visit the Technical Standards and Safety Authority website: ttps://www.tssa.org/en/index.aspx

Abilities:
A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Personal Suitability:
PS1 - Effective interpersonal relationships.
PS2 - Dependability
PS3 - Initiative
PS4 - Judgement

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

Occupational Certification:
AQ1 - Possession of a valid First Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario or possession of a valid first Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by another province/territory.
AQ2 - Possession of certification in First Aid
AQ3 - Possession of certification in CPR
AQ4 - Possession of certification in WHMIS
AQ5 - Possession of certification in Aerial Lift Equipment

Experience:
AQ6 - Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems.

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid unrestricted class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial/territorial equivalent
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s license
• A current and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Must be willing to work Shift Work (12 hours)
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Must be willing to work in confined spaces, climb stairs; work from ladders, scaffolding and elevated platforms.
• Must maintain valid Second, Third or Fourth Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate (depending on the position being staffed)

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

HP 03: $29.84 - $31.34 per hour
HP 04: $33.49 - $35.19 per hour
HP 05: $36.10 - $37.88 per hour

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.