Anticipatory - Maintenance Tradesperson

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

When submitting your application, you will have to answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate with specific examples how you meet these requirements. You will need to specify the exact period (month/year to month/year) and to provide sufficient information to allow the selection committee to assess the depth and breadth of experience in terms of qualifications sought. It is not sufficient to only state that you possess the experience or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Information provided throughout your application must be supported in your resume. You do not need to provide a covering letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

The successful candidate will be called upon to perform maintenance (corrective and preventive), construction work and perform minor vehicule repairs and/or landscape maintenance work for clients of Correctional Services Canada (CSC). The person will have to work in a multidisciplinary team and to collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders.

Work environment

The technical Services and installations, Quebec Region, of Correctional Service Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment where the mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of a real estate portfolio in an operational environement. We are responsible for institutions and penitenciaries clusters as well as parole offices and community correctional centers located throughout Quebec. The facilities we manage are diverse such as buildings and structures, building mechanical systems, electrical distribution networks, infrastructures, generators, oil tanks, thermal power stations, water treatment and purification plants, roads, fences, barriers, and automobile fleets to name only those.

Intent of the process

The process' objective is to create a pool of qualified candidates with the purpose of filling a permanent position in April 2021. The pool of candidates could also be used to fill other similar determinate and inderterminate positions within Correctional Services Canada in the region of Port-Cartier.

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

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience* in the operations, repair and/or maintenance of building architectural/structural components (such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems normally associated with infrastructure and building maintenance.)

Experience in the maintenance of motorized equipment.

Experience supervising workers.

*Minimum of 1 year experience in the last 3 years.

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

Graduation from a recognized college (2 years minimum) in a related field.

Post Secondary - Certificate program associated with Building and/or Facility system maintenance or acceptable equivalent.

Applicable Provincial certification required to perform the duties of the position.

Certification in a relevant trade.

Possession of valid Fall Protection Certification

Possession of valid Confined Space Certification

Possession of valid WHMIS Certification

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a correctional environment.

Experience in the use of hydraulic press brakes, sheet metal sheers and welding equipment.

Experience operating powered lift equipment with up to 7,000-pound capacity.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge regulations which impact on facilities and equipment maintenance and construction (as related to the position).

Knowledge of workplace health and safety.

ABILITIES:

Ability to use and provide instruction on the safe use of tools and equipment necessary for the work of the position.

Ability to resolve operational issues related to facilities management.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to communicate effectively orally

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Team Player
Attention to detail
Dependability
Initiative

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

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours.
Must possess a valid provincial driver’s license, with the appropriate endorsements.

Conditions of employment

Reliability status.
Must be able to work and lift tools, equipment and objects weighing at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in a 24/7 environment.
Must have a valid driver license.

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

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit candidates/accommodations.htmlfor additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.
For general information when applying on a selection process, visit jobs/information-candidates.html.

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.