Steam/Pipefitter

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.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill seven (7) vacancies immediately. A pool of candidates will be created.

Positions to be filled: 7

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*.

*The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a Certificate of Qualification (Red Seal) as a Steam/Pipefitter

And

Possession of a Certificate of Apprenticeship in one of the following piping trades: (Plumber, Pipefitter/Steamfitter, Gasfitter or Sprinklerfitter).

Degree equivalency

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 and in writing.
Ability to interpret drawings, manuals or specifications.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective interpersonal skills
Dependability
Initiative
Flexibility

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs (such as Outlook, Excel and Word)
Experience at a marine shipyard working on shipboard piping systems
Experience on Canadian Frigate piping systems
Experience on Canadian Submarine piping systems

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to travel
May be required to work in extreme weather conditions

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements (Reliability/ Secret)
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit.
Required to work overtime and shift work.
Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Required to climb vertical ladders, and also access cramped and/or confined spaces.
Required to work in High Hazard Industrial Environment.
Required to lift and carry heavy objects, tools and equipment (up to 25 kgs) throughout worksite and up/down ladders.
Required to conduct at-sea trials in naval vessels, occasionally over a period of days.
Required to work in areas that contain noxious fumes

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

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.