Building Systems Technician

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 with concrete examples IN THE PRESCREENING QUESTIONS how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and assets if applicable. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experience described in their answers to the pre-screening question. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

CURRENT NEED:

To staff two (3) positions on a term or indeterminate basis.

FUTURE NEEDS:

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions with various linguistic requirements and profiles, various security requirements, various operational requirements and conditions of employment and/or various tenures within Health Canada.

Positions to be filled: 3

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 - Successful completion of post-secondary education (recognized College or Technical Institute) in Building Operations and Maintenance or a license in one of the following trades:

- Building System Technician (4-year apprenticeship)
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Stationary Engineer
- Heat, Ventilation, Air conditioning Technician
- Other trades license related to the field of building operations

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EXP1 - Experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems and their related equipment.
EXP2 - Experience working with building automated control systems.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AED1 - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PWGSC) Building Systems Technician Diploma.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

AEXP1 - Experience working in specialized science facilities, such as laboratories or medical facilities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1 - Knowledge of Fire Alarms, panels, sprinkler, standpipe, and fire pump systems.
K2 - Knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment and materials related to machinery maintenance.
K3 - Knowledge of the operating principles, maintenance and repair procedures and practices of relevant mechanical equipment within facilities.
K4 - Knowledge of applicable standards, codes and regulations including environmental and safety regulations relevant to building operations and maintenance.

ABILITIES

A1 - Ability to inspect, operate and maintain building equipment and systems.
A2 - Ability to interpret equipment specifications, manuals. blue prints or drawings of the various building systems.
A3 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A4 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1 - Effective interpersonal skills
PS2 - Judgement
PS3 - Dependability
PS4 - Respectful of diversity
PS5 - Client service oriented
PS6 - Initiative

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1 - Willingness and ability to work overtime and standby, on short notice, during the week and weekend.
2 - Willingness and ability to work on ladders, in confined spaces, in inclement weather, and in strenuous operational environments.
3 - Willingness and ability to lift heavy weight.
4 - Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment.

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

Depending on the number of applicants, Department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Candidates who have been fully assessed and found to have met all essential qualifications except official language requirements may update their second language evaluation (SLE) results for as long as the pool is/pools are valid.

All candidates that apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure that this address is functional at all times and that it accepts messages from unknown users, failure to do so may result in important messages not being received. Communication for this process will be conducted via the e-mail address provided in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE PSRS SYSTEM. Applications received by e-mail, fax, or mail in hard copy won't be accepted.

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.