Various Journeypersons Inventory - Carpenters, Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC/Refrigeration, Painters

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

This is an inventory of potential candidates to fill upcoming employment opportunities at the GL, group and level for Carpenters, Electricians, HVAC/Refrigeration Technicians, Painters, and Plumbers based on anticipated needs within the National Defence.

The inventory will be updated every 180 days. You will receive a notice in your applicant account 14 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 180 days.

Applicants must apply on-line. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. If you do not have Internet access, you may call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) or TTY 1-800- 926 9105 for information on the nearest public Internet access locations. 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

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

This inventory will be used to fill current and future vacancies with various tenures (temporary and permanent) and with various security clearance requirements in the following locations: Cold Lake, Wainwright, Winnipeg, Dundurn, Suffield, Shilo and Edmonton

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)

EDUCATION:
ED01: Possession of a valid applicable Provincial or Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in a field related to the position (such as a carpenter OR electrician OR refrigeration technician with halocarbon environmental qualification OR painter OR plumber and gasfitter) OR a military DP-2 equivalent qualification for applicable trades.

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1 – *Recent experience in the field related to the position being staffed
* Recent is defined as experience gained within the last (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
A01: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A02: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS01: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS02: Thinking things through
PS03: Working effectively with others
PS04: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
AOC01: First Aid
AOC02: CPR
AOC03: Fall Arrest
AOC04: WHMIS
AOC05: Confined Space Entry
AOC06: Aerial lift equipment

EXPERIENCE:
AEX01: Experience working in a military environment
AEX02: Experience coaching apprentices.
AEX03: Experience using a forklift.
AEX04: Experience working in an industrial / Heavy Commercial Environment

As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, aboriginal people and persons with disability.
Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.
May be required to travel.
May be required to possess, obtain and maintain a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence or provincial or territorial equivalent.
May be required to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
May be required, but not limited to enter confined spaces, climb ladders, erect scaffolds, work on elevated devices, crouching and/or kneeling, work at heights.
Be able to obtain a DND driver’s license (DND404).
-Willing and able to be on call afterhours for 24 hour periods on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Security clearance: enhanced reliability or secret (Depending on the position to be filled)
Must possess and maintain a valid provincial or territorial non-graduated and unrestricted Class 5 driver's licence.

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

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE.
Notice of receipt of applications will not be sent.

We will only communicate with candidates when we have a specific position to fill.
For this inventory, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail.
Candidates must include in their application a valid e-mail address that is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail, ensure to check/view your spam folder regularly. Candidates MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses.

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

Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this inventory.

Proof of citizenship will be requested if you are considered for inventory.

Proof of education may be requested if you are considered for inventory. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at htt://www.cicic.ca.

Carefully review the education and experience criteria listed above. IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO RELATE THE PREREQUISITE INFORMATION IN FULL DETAIL AND ONLY THOSE WHO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY MEET ALL THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS IN A DETAILED RESUME AND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WILL BE SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING SCREENED OUT WITHOUT FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Candidates who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position. You will be assessed using the following tools:
Interview(s) and reference check(s).

A random or top-down selection may be used at any stage in the process in order to better manage the inventory.

Asset criteria may be used throughout the process to narrow the candidate pool or to determine the selected candidate. Candidates should therefore clearly identify the asset criteria that they possess in their initial application with specific examples of their experience.

Candidates will be required to provide certifications and qualifications.

RATES OF PAY AND LOCATION OF POSTS TO BE FILLED:
- Electricians (GL-EIM-10) $31.48 - $34.20 / h
- Painters (GL-PCF-06) $26.95 - $29.30 / h
- Plumbers (GL-PIP-09) $29.68 - $32.27 / h
- Carpenters (GL-WOW-09) $28.22 - $30.68 / h
- Refrigeration Technician (GL-MAM-09) $27.85 - $30.28 / h
- Refrigeration Technician (GL-MAM-10) $28.97 - $31.47 / h

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.