Electrician

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***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.
TC has a lot to offer:
- Competitive salaries with annual increases
- Continuous learning and career advancement
- Up to 3 weeks of vacation per year
- Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life
- Advantageous pension regime and benefits

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to staff an indeterminate (permanent) position at the St. Anthony Airport.

A partially qualified pool may be created and used to staff similar positions with varying tenures at the St. Anthony Airport.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possess a valid Inter Provincial Journeyman Industrial Electrician Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in industrial and/or institutional electrical distribution networks
• Experience as an electrician, in preventive maintenance, reparation and modification of electric components of installations and equipment in industrial and institutional environments
• Experience in preventive maintenance, reparation and modification of instrumentation, control and automation systems

COMPETENCIES:
• Thinking Things Through
• Excellence Through Results
• Values and Ethics
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Self-reliance

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

ASSET CERTIFICATIONS:
• Hold a restricted radiotelephone operator certificate
• Hold an Airport Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (AVOP)

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in industrial and/or institutional electrical distribution networks, from high voltage (4.16Kv) to low voltage
• Experience working in an airport environment
• Experience with high-voltage series lighting circuits
• Experience in overseeing subcontractors during the performance of minor work

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
• Ability to provide technical advice on various subjects related to his/her expertise to management and employees
• Ability to plan work in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to make operational decisions in emergency situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of generators and control systems

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with traction engine endorsement 08 and Air brake endorsement 09
• Able and willing to work overtime
• Able and willing to work in adverse weather conditions
• Able and willing to be on standby
• Agree to wear the PPE required for the position, approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
• Able and willing to work at a high heights
• Able and willing to work in confined spaces
• Able and willing to successfully complete the restricted radio-telephone test

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

In addition to the hourly rate of pay, the positions in St. Anthony NL are subject to an Environmental Allowance and a Living Cost Differential as per the as per the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (as of Januray 1, 2020):

ENVIRONMENTAL ALLOWANCE:
- Employee with dependants: $2.91 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $1.74 per hour

FUEL AND UTILITIES DIFFERENTIAL:
- Employee with dependants: $0.30 per hour
- Employee without dependants: $0.18 per hour

The hourly rates listed above are applicable to those employees whose scheduled hours of work are 40 per week.

For those employees whose scheduled hours of work are other than 40 per week, the hourly rate shall be determined by dividing the annual rate listed above by 52.176 and then dividing the result by the scheduled weekly hours of work for a full-time employee, as indicated in the relevant collective agreement or compensation plan.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your 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.