INVENTORY - Marine Aids Technician - Electrician

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 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.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to create a inventory of candidates that will be used to to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard with employment tenures, language requirements, security requirements and work locations that may vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION :
Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Studies (eg, Construction, Maintenance or Electromechanical Power) or an acceptable combination of education, training and job-related experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent and significant experience * in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and / or electronic installation and equipment.

* Recent and significant means an experience of at least 3 years acquired in the last 5 years.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Certificate of competence in electricity.
Map of ASP Construction with WHMIS mention.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience using Maximo software or any other database.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the operation of electrical and / or electronic installations and equipment.
Knowledge of the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the application of occupational health and safety rules.

ABILITIES:
Ability to interpret plans and specifications as well as the electrical code.
Ability to detect and correct problems on electrical and / or electronic installations and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to use a computer and the MS Office suite.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to plan and prepare a task (materials and equipment needed).

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Good interpersonal relations.
Judgment.
Initiative.
Customer Service Orientation.
Autonomy.

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

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the operation of various generating sets.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license in Quebec and agree to drive a motor vehicle.
Have passed Health Canada's medical examination.
To agree and be able to climb and work on structures (towers) up to 36 meters (120 feet) high.
To agree and be able to do hard work on the sometimes rough terrain and bad weather.
To agree and be able to travel for periods of up to 6 weeks and travel by various means of transportation including helicopter and small craft.
To agree and be able to complete administrative tasks using a computer such as producing short reports on equipment status, entering information into a database, completing expense reports, and so on.

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

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Your CV/resume may be used to validate this information. 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.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/government-jobs WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

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

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested. For foreign credentials, the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications

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.