Construction/Maintenance Contracts Inspector

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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.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

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

The intent of this process is to staff indeterminate positions in Victoria and in Comox, British-Columbia.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: Possession of a valid applicable Provincial /Territorial Trade Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of qualification OR Acceptable at time of
application a military DP-2 equivalent qualification (Technical QL 5 minimum in the Canadian Armed Forces for applicable trades based on the position to be staffed) in one or more of the following fields:

• Carpenter;
• Construction Electrician;
• Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems Mechanic;
• Plumber;
• Steamfitter / Pipefitter;
• Sheet Metal Worker;
• Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer;
• Construction Millwright;
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic;
• Water, Fuel and Environmental Technician
• Electrical Generating Systems Technician;
• Gas and Oil Technician (equivalent to TSSA G2 / OBT2 or higher);

Candidates who do not currently possess a valid Provincial / Territorial Trade Certificate of Qualification or the inter-provincial Red Seal may be required to obtain their Red Seal certificate of qualification prior to appointment depending on the position being staffed. For information on receiving your Red Seal Certification, please visit the Red Seal website: http://www.redseal.ca/.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Recent experience applying construction and maintenance related codes, standards, and material.
EX2: Recent experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) for communication, researching and documenting information.
EX3: Experience interpreting construction drawings with planning construction jobs.

***Recent is defined as acquired in the last five years.

COMPETENCIES
CO1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships
CO2: Dependability
CO3: Judgement
CO4: Initiative
CO5 Communication

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely about contract work, to read and understand drawings of architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical work and to interpret information and resolve problems/issues.

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

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Recent experience in Contract Inspection.
AEX2:Recent Experience working with Department of National Defence (DND), Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Public Works Government Services Canada (PWGSC) or Defence Construction Canada (DCC).

***Recent is defined as acquired in the last five years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or after hours;
OR2: May be required to be placed on a standby list;
OR3: Willingness and ability to travel;
OR4: Willingness and ability to work outdoors in hot or cold environments.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

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

Reliability Status security clearance

COE1: Possession of a valid Class “5” Driver’s License for the Province of BC or provincial or territorial equivalent
COE2: A current and acceptable driver's abstract
COE3: Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver’s license
COE4: Must be willing to wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
COE5: Willing and able to work from ladders, catwalks, scaffolding, roofs and motorized manlifts, reaching, stretching, climbing and bending;
COE6: Willing and able to crouch, crawl, stoop and bend while inspecting confined spaces, excavation sites, vessels, etc; and
COE7: Willing and able to work in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.

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

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.