Building Operator/Maintainer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

**Preference to Canadian citizens in advertised external appointment process is expanded to provide permanent residents with the same level of appointment preference as Canadian citizens.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 position on an indeterminate basis at Coast Guard Base at Victoria, BC.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established. The pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications within the Pacific Region in various locations and/or tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments, assignments and/or casuals.

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 and Certification
•A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (See Note).
•Certification as a 4th Class Stationary Engineer or Plumbing / Mechanical Certification.

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

Experience
• Experience working in support of large industrial or institutional facility operations and maintenance.
• Experience performing inspections and keeping records.

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

• Experience working with DDC system in support of facility operations and maintenance at complex laboratory facilities or industrial sites.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Practical knowledge of building system functions.

Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to interpret building plans and schematics.
• Ability to work in common computer programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Personal Suitability
• Adaptability
• Dependability
• Effective Interpersonal skills
• Initiative

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Physically capable of climbing up and down ladders and in and out of confined spaces.
• Willing to work on stand by when required.
• Willing to act for Supervisor when required.

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

Shortlisting may be applied, which may include consideration of depth and breadth of experience or top-down ranking.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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

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.