Team Leader

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Work environment

The job consists of being the Team Leader of 3 building technicians’ team in a forest research facility belonging to Natural Resources Canada at University Laval in Québec city. The candidate will be performing supervision (team coordination, task distribution, granting vacations and sick leave, performance management, etc.) He will be acting under the supervision of the Head, regional property and Facility management Services. He will be the reference on building mechanics topics and questions, so he must possess extensive knowledge in building mechanics others than his. Worktime is expected to be divided approximately 60% administrative work, 40% on the floor, performing mechanical tasks, doing verifications, etc. To give an indication, this job with supervisory bonuses, availability time on rotation and overtime (rare) represents a salary envelope over 85 000$. If you hold a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic certificate, an annual $8,480 is added. We are targeting October 15th or earlier as an entry date. The candidate will be selected based on his/her technical abilities, interpersonal skills and work ethic.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to fill one position for a determinate period of 2 years with the possibility of renewal.

A pool of (fully or partially) qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada (with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate), various linguistic requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

Technical studies diploma in a field related to the position, such as building mechanicals, electricity, instrumentation or control technology.

Degree equivalency

EX1. Recent* and significant** experience in the operation and maintenance of institutional, commercial or industrial building of more than 5 000 m².
EX2. Experience in two of the following fields: plumbing, electricity or building mechanicals related to building operation and maintenance.
EX3. Experience of 2 years or more in the complete supervision of a team of more than 2 or more employees.
EX4. Experience in installing, maintaining or repairing equipment and building systems in at least four of the following areas: building system controls; steam heating systems; fire alarm systems; compressors; pumps; ventilation; air conditioning and/or refrigeration systems; and generators.

*Recent experience : Five years of continuous experience acquired in the past eight years
**Significant experience: Experience in carrying out a variety of tasks of varying complexity

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

Diploma from a recognized college or institute offering a program (minimum of two years) in building maintenance.

Valid journeyman’s certificate recognized by the Commission de construction du Québec (CCQ) in one of the following areas of competency: electricity, plumbing, control mechanisms, air conditioning, refrigeration or other related field deemed to be relevant.

Degree equivalency

AEx1: Experience in the regular use of a computerized preventive maintenance system, such as including action request entry, error correction and report production.
AEx2: Experience in plumbing, electricity or building mechanicals related to the operation and maintenance of a laboratory or scientific environment.
AEx3: Experience in the use of direct digital command (DDC) systems.
AEx4: Expérience significative** dans la participation à des équipes de projets immobiliers composées de membres des secteurs public et privé.

A candidate may be appointed to the position even though they do not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

K1. Knowledge of general occupational safety and health principles.

A1. Ability to assess and repair heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
A2. Ability to interpret construction plans and drawings
A3. Effective oral communication skills
A4. Effective written communication skills

PS1. Adaptability
PS2. Integrity and respect
PS3. Team work
PS4. Reliability
PS5. Leadership

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability and Security: reliability status

Having a valid Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
Be physically able to climb up and down a ladder, as well as to work inside and outside confined or restricted access spaces
Willing to be called into work outside regular work hours in cases of emergency
Willing to be on call at times in rotation with other team members.
Willing to work overtime as needed.
Willing to wear required work uniform and personal protective equipment.

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

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications.
Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

A written exam followed by an interview is expected during the period of September 13-20, 2021.
Reference will be sought (two (2) supervisors and two (2) colleagues).

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.