Electrician

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Assessment accommodation

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this advertisement. All job applications must therefore be submitted through www.canada.ca/government-jobs. For this advertisement, applicants will be required to provide information which is only accessible when applying on-line (namely the job questionnaire).

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.

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) temporary position in NORTH BAY, Ontario.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Experience:
EX1 – *Recent and **significant industrial and/or commercial electrical experience

Recent* is defined as experience gained within the last (5) years
Significant** is defined as having a minimum of two (2) years’ experience

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Occupational Certification:
OC1 - Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Electrical Trade Certificate of Qualification (309A) OR inter-provincial red seal certificate of qualification OR Technical Qualification Level (QL) 5 (minimum) in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)

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

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
• Effective Interpersonal Relationships
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Judgement

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

Occupational Certification:
• Working at Heights Certificate
• Confined Space Entry Certificate
• Possession of a valid CSA Standard Z462 Arc Flash Training Certificate
• Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Industrial Electrician Trade Certificate of Qualification (442A) OR inter-provincial red seal certificate
• Possession of a valid Canadian Fire Alarm certificate issued by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA)

Experience:
• Experience and/or training working on Airfield Lighting.

Operational Requirements:
• Must be willing to wear and/or utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety regulations.
• Must be Willing to work from heights.
• Must be willing to be on a standby or call out list, carry a cell phone and respond to after hour calls.
• Must be willing to work overtime including weekends.
• The position may be required to stand, climb, walk, lift, bend, pull, push, grasp, reach, stoop, crouch, sit, read, write, determine color, speak and listen, work at heights from ladders, scaffolding or elevated platforms and work in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing to travel and attend courses.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess a valid unrestricted class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent
Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s license.
Current and acceptable driver’s abstract
Must obtain and maintain a Province of Ontario Electrical Trade license and/or red seal certification in the electrical trade

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

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.