Maintenance Specialist

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Work environment

The Technical Services of Correctional Service Canada, Atlantic Region, is a stimulating and dynamic environment whose mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio in an operational environment. We are responsible for institutions and penitentiary clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout the Maritimes. The facilities we manage are diverse such as buildings and structures, building mechanics systems, electrical distribution networks, infrastructures, generators, oil tanks, thermal power stations, water treatment and purification plants, roads, fences and barriers, and automobile fleets to name a few.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

Education

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Recent and significant* experience providing facility maintenance services in an institutional setting (example: prison, hospital, school, etc.).

Experience contributing to maintenance budgets and plans

Experience providing advice and guidance to management to facilitate planning, managing and leading facilities management projects.

*Recent and significant is defined as 2 years in the last 5 years

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations which impact on facilities maintenance, safety and security activities.

Knowledge of project management in the Government of Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/information-technology-project-management/project-management.html).

Abilities

Ability to analyze and develop recommendations to resolve issues

Ability to implement and monitor site maintenance programs

Ability to manage prevention & scheduled maintenance plans

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability

Tact
Effective team worker
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative

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

Education

Graduation with a college diploma in engineering technology of another discipline related to the position.

Graduation with a degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering

Applicable Provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position

A certificate of qualification in a trade associated with facilities maintenance.

Degree equivalency

Experience

Experience developing and implementing preventative maintenance program

Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System

Experience developing requests for project proposals

Experience providing fleet management support services

Experience interpreting architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings, work orders, specifications and manufacturers data.

Experience working in a correctional environment.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to work overtime

Agreement to undergo and acquire any specific training or certification deemed a bonafide requirement for the position.

Must be able to work and lift tools and equipment at the maximum level prescribed under provincial health and safety regulations.

Must be able to respond to urgencies as required based on environments operating in a 24/7 facility.

Must have a valid driver 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

We may assess the essential and asset qualifications using interviews, written tests (take home assignments or other), references or a combination of these or other assessment methods. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, work samples, board member knowledge, etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) 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.