Shift Engineer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: 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). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make
sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide updated contact information as required.

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Duties

FUNCTION – KEYS ACTIVITIES:
Operates, monitors, inspects, maintains and repairs high and low pressure boilers, pressure vessels, fed water systems, chemical feed systems, storage vessels heat distribution and related equipment and others systems such as cooling, electric power generation and the pumping and storage of fuel. Initiates emergency procedures to restore heating and or other services in the event of power failures and or interruption of
fuel supply. Responds to trouble calls inside and outside the plant and takes action to resolve the issue. Investigates, inspects, tests and reports on any conditions that could affect the security and safety of the plant and personnel. Monitors heating and others systems at remote sites. Maintains operating logs and compiles data on plant operations, production and labour, fuel and materiel costs.

Intent of the process

The intent is to create pool of qualified candidates that may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

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)

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the operation and maintenance of a high and low pressure steam plant including ancillary equipment.
Experience using a computer for administrative functions including email and word processing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid Second Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate
OR
First Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate
OR
Hold a valid Third Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate and have completed most of the exams for Second Class Standardized Power Engineers certificate.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Working Effectively with Other
Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action - Oriented
Client Service Orientation
Communication (written and oral)

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 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work Shift Work
Willing and able to work overtime as required.
Possession of an unrestricted Class provincial driver’s license

Conditions of employment

Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license.
Willing and able to work Shift Work
Willing and able to work overtime as required.

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

If applicable, please indicate the following in your application: home level group and level; employment situation; personal file identification code (PRI).
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Interviews may be conducted.

A written exam may be administered.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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.

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Candidate may have to travel to a specific location for the assessment/interview at their own cost.

Accommodations: in order to ensure that you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner in the next stages, please advise us if you require accommodation measures.

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.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar temporary and/or permanent positions.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; only candidates who will be considered further in this process may be contacted.

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume and in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to
only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result
in your application being rejected from the process.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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.