Heating Mechanic and Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic

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

For the GL-MAM only:
You will be eligible to receive an annual "Terminable Allowance" in the amount of $8,000, to be paid biweekly.
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*Please refer to the collective agreement for more information.

Work environment

The positions will be located at 3701 Carling Avenue.

The Campus offers free parking, access to an on-site gym, and many nearby walking trails.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be created to staff similar positions within ISED with various language requirements and various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, assignment, secondment).

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EXPERIENCE:
For both GL-PIP-09 and GL-MAM-10:
- Significant* work experience at the journeyman Mechanic or Technician level in a service, maintenance or construction work environment.
- Significant* experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing heating or air conditioning systems.
- Experience in reading, interpreting and diagnosing electrical schematic diagrams as part of heating or air conditioning units.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and specifications.

*Significant experience is defined as minimum of five (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION (for the GL-MAM-10 only):
- Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship in the refrigeration and air conditioning field.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
GL-PIP-09: Certification as a Gas Technician (G1) issued and/or recognized by the Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA).

GL-MAM-10: Possession of a valid certification of qualification as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A) as issued by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, or similar license issued from another province with inter-provincial certification.

GL-MAM-10:
Experience in the repair of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
GL-PIP-09:
Experience in natural gas heating systems, including forced air and hydronic systems.

KNOWLEDGE:
For both GL-PIP-09 and GL-MAM-10:
- Knowledge of heating or air conditioning preventative maintenance practices.

PERSONNAL SUITABILITY:
For both GL-PIP-09 and GL-MAM-10:
- Judgement
- Thoroughness
- Initiative
- Team Player
- Reliability

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

ASSETS OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
For both GL-PIP-09 and GL-MAM-10:
- Additional Trade Licenses
- Additional License Endorsements
- Confined Space Entry
- Working at Heights
- Aerial Lift Equipment

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
For both GL-PIP-09 and GL-MAM-10:
- Experience in planning and directing the work of contractors.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Possession of a valid driver's license issued by a province of Canada
- Willingness and ability to work overtime
- Willingness and ability to work weekends
- Willingness and ability to work on standby
- Willingness and ability to work at heights from elevated platforms, rooftops and ladders
- Willingness and ability to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
- Willingness and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools in the assembly of mechanical and electronic systems and sub systems
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as safely lifting and handling of up to 20kg loads

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

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Meeting one or many of the Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the Asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

If you have one, please ensure you indicate your Personal Record Identifier (PRI).

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet Education, and Experience requirements. Please provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Communications
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility 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).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.