Technician – Stream 1: Mechanical; Stream 2: Electrical

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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

All testing and interviews will take place in Parry Sound, Prescott or Sarnia. Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Duties

Installs and performs preventative and corrective maintenance and removal of the following: Lanterns and power systems on fixed and floating aids to navigation, generators, pumps and hydraulic power units.

Provides reports of activities to supervisor.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) owns and operates the federal government's civilian fleet, and provides key maritime services to Canadians. As a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the CCG helps DFO meet its responsibility to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The CCG also plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans and waterways.

Intent of the process

STREAM 1 – Mechanical - Parry Sound (ON), Prescott (ON)
STREAM 2 – Electrical - Amherstburg (ON), Parry Sound (ON), Prescott (ON)

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) positions on a full-time, indeterminate basis in Parry Sound, ON [Technician – Mechanical] and two (2) positions on a full-time, indeterminate basis in Prescott, ON [Technician – Mechanical]. The needs for Electrical Technician positions are currently anticipatory.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis) in the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Red Seal Electrical certificate.
Fall Protection and Rescue certification.
Marine Emergency Duties (MED) – A3.
Restricted Radio Operator’s License.
Valid Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificates.
Valid first aid certificate.
Forklift Operator Certification.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in field or remote site operations.
Experience in the installation and/or maintenance of aids to navigation equipment and systems.
Experience in working with helicopters.
Experience with working at heights
Experience working in a marine environment and basic seamanship
Experience using software for Life Cycle Management.
STREAM 2 – Electrical
Experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems (such as diesel generators).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
STREAM 1 – Mechanical
Possession of valid Provincial Journeyman Certification in one of the following trades:
Heavy Duty Equipment technician, Diesel Mechanic, Millwright, Automotive Mechanic
or 4th Class Marine Engineer or higher.
STREAM 2 – Electrical
A valid Ontario Electrical License.

EXPERIENCE:
BOTH STREAMS
Experience in the use of MS office software (such as Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer).
Experience working with little or no supervision.
STREAM 1 – Mechanical
Experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment with internal combustion (Diesel- driven gensets, pumps, hydraulic power units etc.)
STREAM 2 – Electrical
Experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
Experience with photovoltaic power systems.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part II.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures related to a workshop environment and the field.
Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools normally found in a repair facility.

ABILITIES and SKILLS:
BOTH STREAMS
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to operate a computer using MS office software (such as Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer).
STREAM 1 – Mechanical
Ability to diagnose and provide effective repairs to diesel/gasoline equipment.
STREAM 2 – Electrical
Ability to plan and organize work.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability

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

KNOWLEDGE:
STREAM 2 – Electrical
Knowledge of LED (Light emitting diode) technology.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Health Canada Medical
Possession of a valid divers licence - Class G in Ontario – Driving a light truck or similar automobile is required.
Climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.
Travel for extended periods of time to remote sites via trucks, boats and aircraft.
Work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.
Access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extremes of environmental conditions.

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

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.

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

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.