Machinery Maintenance Worker

Update: UPDATE: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to January 12, 2020 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

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

AAFC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s best diversity employers. We welcome all applicants and strongly encourage candidates to self-declare if they belong to an Employment Equity designated group (i.e. Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Visible Minorities or Women).

Duties

This position will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and inspections, as well as repairs on a variety of mechanical building systems. The Machinery Maintenance Worker is responsible for documenting work activities, recording data and ordering parts and supplies. In addition, the incumbent is required to use a variety of diagnostic equipment. and to have an understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles. The incumbent may also be required to act as liaison between AAFC and trades personnel.

Work environment

As one of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research sites, the Beaverlodge Research Farm is located in Beaverlodge, Alberta. The Beaverlodge site is responsible for conducting various agricultural research studies for the Government of Canada. This position works in conjunction with a staff of 2 other employees to support the research by ensuring that the facilities and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with regulated maintenance and codes as well by meeting the requirements of the research programs at the Beaverlodge Research Farm.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position for a one year term.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures as well as various linguistic requirements.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, they may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Experience with performing maintenance on systems such as but not limited to Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Experience working with hot water heating.

Experience working with trade contractors.

Experience working with computers and computer software programs such but not limited to Microsoft word, and Excel.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, maintenance techniques and preventative maintenance practices related to commercial buildings.

Knowledge of building controls operation systems.

Adaptability
Initiative
Team Work
Interactive Communication

Ability to perform maintenance on various building systems including but not limited to mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.

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

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, Persons with a Disability; Visible Minorities, Women.

Operational Requirements:

Ability and willingness to work in dirty, noisy, humid, hot, cold, and wet conditions.

Ability and willingness to travel occasionally work overtime and be on call schedule.

Ability and willingness to work on call for 24 hours a day on a rotating schedule and the ability to respond in a timely manner (responding to urgent facility operational problems within 30 minutes of being called out to work).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver's license or equivalent or personal mobility to the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license.

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

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. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.