Plumber/ Gas Fitter

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Assessment accommodation

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Work environment

As a DND employee, you will have access to:
○ Support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees (including: flexible work schedules)
○ Work in a team environment
○ A career’s worth of opportunities all in one place (including: advancement and training opportunities)
○ Meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada
○ Comprehensive benefits (dental, medical, etc)
○ Pension
○ Job security

Intent of the process

There is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent 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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of the following valid certificates of qualification issued by the province of Ontario OR inter-provincial red seal certificate of qualification OR Technical Qualification Level (QL) 5 (minimum) in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF):
• Plumber
• G1 Gas Technician

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

EXPERIENCE:
*Recent experience in the plumbing and gas fitting field

Recent* is defined as experience gained within the last (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Possession of a Backflow Prevention Device certificate
Possession of certification in First Aid
Possession of certification in CPR
Possession of certification in WHMIS

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing obtain a Backflow Prevention Device certificate within 2 years of initial appointment
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver’s license

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

-Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial or territorial equivalent.
-Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in a construction/maintenance environment according to safety regulations.
-Ability to work under the following conditions: may include but is not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
-Willingness and ability to travel.
-Work in confined spaces, climb stairs; work from ladders, scaffolding and elevated platforms.
-To be on a call-in list and asked to respond after hours within one hour of being called in.
-Willingness to work overtime including weekends.
-Must maintain a valid trade's license or Red Seal certification or certification of qualification throughout their employment with the Department.
-Registration as a journeyperson candidate or certification as a journeyperson. This is mandatory for regulated trades.

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.