Facilities Maintenance 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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Work environment

DFO is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

The anticipated number of position(s) that may be staffed with this advertised process is one (1); however, a pool of qualified candidates will be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis).

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)

Successful completion of approved post-secondary education (minimum diploma) in an Engineering, Construction, or Electrical Technician field, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience* in providing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, or electrical, or heating ventilation and air conditions systems, or pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
Experience* in building maintenance planning.
Experience* in supervision of sub-contractors.
Experience* in providing operational, technical or maintenance advice to senior management and clients on building systems.
*Candidates must explain the depth of experience as well, I.e. continuous, cyclical, sporadic, or single occasion.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the related Codes and/or Standards that may apply to building design, building systems, building construction, and building maintenance. i.e. Canadian Labour Code, Fire Codes, Electrical Codes, Building Codes.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to interpret architectural or engineering drawings (including building plans and schematics)

Client service
Strategic thinking
Value and ethics
Dependability

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

Experience working with the following:
• Canadian Labour Code
• Fire Codes
• Electrical Codes
• Building Codes

Experience in operation of small machinery, i.e. forklift, gator or tractor.
Experience in the conduct of maintenance or constriction activities in the marine or remote/isolated environments.
Experience in conducting inspections of building systems.
Experience using project management systems/software (such as, but not limited to, the National Project Management System (NPMS))

Knowledge of inspection or investigation or audit practices and techniques for conducting or administering facilities maintenance management.
Knowledge and application of Project management principles and practices.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Candidates should indicate possession and level achieved of one or more of the following Certifications in the Province of Ontario:
• Residential, commercial or Master Electrician
• Construction certification
• Skilled trades certification

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing and able to undertake On-call or Standby like functions, and respond in urgent, emergency situations, based upon contract provisions, and in recognition that various clients operate year round on a 24/7 basis.
Willing and able to work in remote locations, and in recognition of the various modes of transportation required, via land, sea or air or any combination thereof.
Willing and able to physically work in light to medium industrial facilities with associated offices, combination office and laboratory facilities or small buildings and adjacent to, or within a marine environment with exposure to noise, mechanical/electrical machinery, fuels/lubricants.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or mobility associated with having a driver’s licence.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

A top-down selection may be used during any phases of the selection process.

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.

All information pertaining to this selection process will be sent by e-mail and/or will be indicated in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your e-mail account and your PSRS account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis and to advise of any change of address, phone number and/or email address.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

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

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.