Electrician/Mechanic

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Assessment accommodation

The positions we are looking to fill are:
- Electricians (GL-EIM-11)
- Mechanics (GL-EIM-11)

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in Prince Rupert, BC. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

This is what you need to have to be considered for possible job opportunities:

Stream 1 - Electricians
For an Electricians position (GL-EIM-11), you need to have:
• Possession of a Valid Inter-Provincial Journeyman Electrical Trades Certification.

Stream 2 – Mechanics
For a Mechanics position (GL-EIM-11), you need to have:
• Possession of a Valid Inter-Provincial Journeyman Trades Certification in one of the following: Heavy Duty Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, Pipe Fitter, Millwright or Machinist.

All streams

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

If you have this, let us know as it may be required for specific job opportunities.

For an Electricians position (GL-EIM-11):
Occupational First Aid – Level 3 (and willingness to maintain certification in the future).

Experience working with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controller) and Programming.

Knowledge of Green technologies, Inverter systems both off grid as well as grid tie.

For a Mechanics position (GL-EIM-11):

Forklift Operator’s Certification

Experience in field or remote site operations.
Experience in the construction, modification, maintenance, repair, or life cycle management of CCG Aids to Navigation, associated facilities or assets.
Experience in working with helicopters.
Experience with working at height.
Experience working in the Pacific marine environment and basic seamanship.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Domestic travel using various means of transportation such as ships, boats, planes, and helicopters, often on short notice.
Ability and willingness to conduct site visits, involving walking over rough terrain and/or climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or other structures.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid Health Canada Medical
• Willing and able to travel for up to 3 week periods of time to remote sites via trucks, boats and aircraft
• Willing and able to work weekends, overtime and travel on short notice
• Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m

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

All job applications must be submitted using the www.canada.ca/government-jobs website. No application will be accepted by email.

Candidates will be communicated with via e-mail. In your application, please include the e-mail address that you wish to use for communication purposes throughout this recruitment initiative. It is your responsibility to verify your e-mail account on a regular basis.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Your résumé must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of all education and occupational certifications.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

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

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.