Dock Operator

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

For a third year, Public Services and Procurement Canada has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. We invite you to join an organization that is committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and respect for all!

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is the engine that powers the Government of Canada. We support the daily operations of roughly 106 federal departments and agencies. By focusing on what we do best - providing innovative common services to the government - we help departments focus on what they do best: serving Canadians.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff an indeterminate position within PSPC Pacific Region. The pool may be used to staff permanent or temporary (such as a specified period appointments, indeterminate or casual) Should the selected candidate already be a public servant, the pool could also be used for acting appointments.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 500 words (maximum)

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

Successful completion of secondary school or an employer approved alternative such as an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a marine environment or graving dock.
Experience in performing general labor tasks as they relate to buildings and grounds maintenance.
Experience operating and maintaining industry specific tools used in construction and building maintenance. (i.e. hand and power tools, chainsaws, power washers).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of marine equipment.
Knowledge of building or facility maintenance.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance of tools and equipment used in the construction and building trades.

Values and Ethics
Thinking things through
Engagement
Excellence through results
Client Service

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to read and interpret manuals and drawings.


Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Reliability security clearance with fingerprints
Medical suitability required
Must maintain and possess a valid class 5 driver's license
Required to wear all applicable personal protective equipment
Willingness and able to work shift work, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays when required.
Willingness and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Willingness and able to work in confined spaces.
Required to lift objects up to 23 kg. Or 50 lbs.
Willing and able to climb ladders and work at heights in excess of 30m.

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

Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement in the Building trade or trades.
Boater's certification and/or work boat/boom experience.

Knowledge docking and undocking of caissons procedures.
Knowledge of environmental procedures and best practices including spill response in a shipyard environment.
Knowledge of oil boom deployment.
Knowledge of safe rigging practices and procedures.
Knowledge of operating snow removal equipment.
Knowledge of confined space procedures.
Knowledge in the use of fall arrest and procedures.

Ability to operate dockyard equipment (such as cranes, pumps, forklifts and/or tractors)

Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment. Placement of employees subject to current or future reorganization. Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

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

2 references of direct supervisors to be provided.

Written test may be applied at a later date.

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.