General Labourer

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

**IMPORTANT FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

You may be entitled to a northern isolated post allowance. Isolated Post allowance for our locations ranges from $12,066 in Hay River, NWT, for a single person to $20,110 for a family. In addition, you may be entitled to travel assistance for you and your family.

Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/ipgh-pile/index-eng.php.

Duties

GL-MAN-05 duties vary day-to-day based on operational needs. As our Area Supervisor, Victor Eaton, puts it:

“A typical day is not so typical. There are many aspects of work and many ways to grow and learn from all of the Trades that are established on the Hay River Coast Guard base. As a small base, everyone pitches in to be productive and achieve all of the tasks at hand. The Hay River base has a fully functional Carpenter’s Shop, Mechanic’s Bay and Welding Shop.”

Some general duties include: shoveling snow, lawn maintenance, building and painting day beacons, buoy cleaning and maintenance, prepping steel forms, mixing and pouring cement, assisting the welder and carpenter with tasks, travelling to and from other bases, and pressure washing and detailing vehicles as required.

Work environment

Opportunity awaits with the Canadian Coast Guard’s newly formed Arctic Region. Join Marine and Civil Infrastructure’s growing team of talented professionals in Hay River, NT.

In October 2018, the minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard announced the creation of stand-alone Arctic Regions to be built in partnership with Inuit, First Nations and Métis, and Northern partners. The new Arctic Regions will better align programs and services with Inuit, First Nations, Métis, and Northern priorities, and advance reconciliation.

Life in Hay River, NT

As many CCG Hay River employees will point out, the best thing about living and working in Hay River is the natural beauty. Nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers will love it here. Fishing, hunting, and camping are among the many outdoor activities that locals enjoy. As Victor states, “If you enjoy the outdoors, this is the place to be. There really are no downsides to living in the north as long as you enjoy winter and all the outdoor adventures that go along with it.”

When asked what inspired him to move to Hay River in the first place, Victor responds,
“Hay River is a growing community, and I wanted to be part of that development. There are plenty of opportunities in this small town, and if you are looking to grow with the community, the sky is the limit.”

A word of advice for those considering making the move north: Be prepared, be flexible, and be open to learning. Tasks and priorities may shift depending on the weather, hours of daylight, and availability of resources.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) indeterminate position in Hay River, NT.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions in Hay River, NT, with various tenures, linguistic profiles, and security requirements, within Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.

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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative (See Note)

Note: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

*Recent Experience in the use and maintenance of portable and stationary power tools associated with the construction industry
*Recent Experience working in an **industrial operations environment

*Recent is defined as within the past 5 years
**Industrial operations environment is defined as an operational site where multi-trades are working simultaneously

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

Valid fall protection certificate or rope access certification.
Valid Marine Radio Operator’s License
WHMIS Certificate
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
Certificate of scaffolding assembly
Current, valid first aid certificate

Experience working around helicopters for transportation, construction activities, or logistic support. (For example: Loading, slinging, or travelling in helicopters)
Experience assisting various trades (example: carpenters, welders, electricians) in the fabrication, installation, or maintenance of equipment or systems.
Experience in the operation of two or more of the following: forklifts, utility tractors/excavators, all-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), loaders, snow-removal equipment, overhead cranes or other similar material handling equipment involved in maintenance.
Experience in field or remote site operations
Experience in high pressure washing, sandblasting or specialized painting equipment.
Experience in material handling of portable maritime assets

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safety procedures that apply in an *industrial operations environment .
Knowledge of working safely around industrial equipment
Knowledge of Personal Protective equipment (PPE) used in an *industrial operations environment.

* Industrial operations environment is defined as an operational site where multi-trades are working simultaneously

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to operate a computer using word processing software, email software, and internet browsers (Example: Microsoft Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer)

Interpersonal Relationships Skills
Judgement
Reliability
Initiative

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

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, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Visible Minorities.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Health Canada Medical
Valid Provincial Class 5 Driver’s License.
Willing and able to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m.
Willing and able to travel for extended periods of time to remote sites via; trucks, boats and aircraft, snowmobile and ATV.
Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.
Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extremes of environmental conditions
Willing and able to lift heavy loads up to 23 kg’s

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail and PSRS. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

If you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be mailed to:

Laurie Townend
Canadian Coast Guard
42037 MacKenzie Highway
Hay River, NT
X0E 0R9

or emailed to

A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates, such as: written exercise, oral interview, and reference checks.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

An alternative format (such as Braille) of this notice is available upon request.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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.