Team Leader - Plumbing and Heating

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will only accept on-line applications received via the www.jobs.gc.ca site.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one GL-COI-11 position within Real Properties Operations Comox. A pool of candidates may be created to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, acting, and deployment) within the Department of National Defence for Victoria or Comox, British Columbia.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1: A secondary school (high school) diploma.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OCC1: Possession of two (2) valid inter-provincial Red Seal certificates in the following fields:
- Plumbing
- Steamfitting
- Pipefitting
- Gas fitting (Class A or Class B)
OR
Technician Qualification Level QL6B or DP3B

NOTE: The Technician Qualification will be accepted at time of application, however, candidates will be required to obtain their Red Seal Certification prior to appointment. For information on obtaining your Red Seal please visit the ITA Website for Holders of a Military Trade Certification.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Recent* experience in supervision of a multi-trade working group involved in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
EX2: Experience scheduling prioritization of work, evaluating work performance and providing performance feedback.
EX3: Experience in the use of various software programs such as Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last five years.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Technical team supervision
C2: Showing initiative and being actioned oriented
C3: Judgement
C4: Working effectively with others

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to analyze, resolve problems and recommend viable solutions.
A2: Ability to set priorities and work effectively under pressure and time constraints.
A3: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

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

EDUCATION
AED1: Successful completion of a minimum 2 year post-secondary education program in a trade related to the field.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOCC1: Possession of a 3rd valid Inter-provincial Red Seal Certificate (or military DP3A equivalent) in one of the following fields:
- Plumbing
- Steamfitting
- Pipefitting
- Gas Fitting (Class A or Class B)

OCCUPATIONAL COURSES
Supervision
Maintenance Management
Planning & Scheduling

Note: preference may be given to candidates possessing supervisory/management education from a recognized and/or accredited organization such as the Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC), Maintenance Management Program (MMP) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in the application of collective bargaining agreements.
AEX2: Experience in airfield maintenance.
AEX3: Experience with DRIMIS

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Willingness and ability to attend formal professional development training in supervision and management.
OR2: Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or after hours.
OR3: Willingness and ability to travel.
OR4: Willingness and ability to work outdoors in hot or cold environments.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
COE1: Must be willing to complete courses related to supervision/management within one year of employment (if not already achieved).
COE2: Possession of a valid, unrestricted provincial driver’s licence holding a qualification (class) equivalent to the DND vehicle to be driven/operated.
COE3: A current and acceptable driver’s abstract.
COE4: Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver's licence.
COE5: Must be willing to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
COE6: Willing and able to work from ladders, catwalks, scaffolding, roofs and motorized manlifts, reaching, stretching, climbing and bending.
COE7: Willing and able to crouch, crawl, stoop and bend while inspecting confined spaces, excavation sites, vessels, etc.
COE8: Willing and able to work in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.