Welding Inspector

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

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

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process will be created to staff current and future vacancies, and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (permanent and temporary), various language requirements and profiles, and various security requirements.

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 (High School) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
-Completion of technical training through an apprenticeship (or equivalent) in a ship construction trade
-Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) 178.1 Level 1 Welding Inspector Qualification

Degree equivalency

Experience:

-Experience as a Journeyperson Welder, Weld Inspection or similar work
-Experience in ship construction, ship repair or ship inspection work
-Experience in the development of Weld Procedure Specifications and Qualifications
-Experience in use of Microsoft Office

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

Asset Qualifications:
-Completion of welding / structure / corrosion related American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) or NACE Qualifications
-Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) 178.1 Level 2 Welding Inspector Qualification

Degree equivalency

-Experience with repair and maintenance of naval vessels

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
-Communication
-Demonstrating integrity and respect.
-Thinking things through.
-Working effectively with others.
-Showing initiative and being action oriented.

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

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

Secret security clearance

-Must be willing and able to work and conduct surveys in small, enclosed, confined spaces for extended periods of time.
-Must be willing and able to climb ladders and work and conduct surveys at height (masts etc.)

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 meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Refer to the video Cracking the Code – Navigating the Application Process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

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.