Rigger

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in Victoria and 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.

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

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

Valid fall protection or rope access certification.

Minimum 3 years’ experience working on guyed or self-supporting communication towers and other antenna supporting structures.

Experience in the installation, removal, and maintenance of antennas and transmission line systems respective to land based communications infrastructure.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of antenna and transmission lines systems used on land based communications infrastructure.
Knowledge of tower obstruction marking systems.
Knowledge of rigging techniques.
Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment that apply at a work site.

Ability to carry out rigger tasks respective to the lifecycle maintenance of communications systems.
Ability to safely operate and maintain industry specific tools used in construction and maintenance of communications towers.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Interpersonal Relationships Skills
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.

Valid first aid certificate

Experience with the installation, maintenance and repairs of microwave and VHF tower and antenna systems.
Experience working around and traveling in helicopters, during the maintenance and construction of communication towers.
Experience in civil construction such as concrete foundation work or structural steel work.
Experience with low and high voltage electrical systems pertaining to obstruction lighting systems.
Experience in field/remote site operations.
Experience supervising on-site construction crews performing work on communication towers and related infrastructure.
Experience in planning, organizing, and scheduling resources.
Experience in working with minimum supervision.
Experience in operating a computer using MS office software at a Novice level (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer).
Experience and/or certification in the testing of radio frequency cables and antennas using spectrum analyzers.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Health Canada Medical
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License.
Willing and able to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.
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

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.