Hiring Now: Chief Operating Engineer

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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

Work environment

The Department of National Defence supports the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who serve on the sea, on land, and in the air with the Navy, Army, Air Force and Special Forces to defend Canadians’ interests at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

We are a dynamic team, working to support the Department’s infrastructure portfolio. We value work-life balance, learning, and the mental health of our employees. Above all, we are seeking candidates who bring the right combination of experience and skill to complement our teams, introducing their own strengths and diverse perspectives. There may be a requirement to work overtime.

As a DND employee, you will have access to:
○ Support and tools that contribute to the physical and mental health of our employees (including: flexible work schedules)
○ Work in a team environment
○ Meaningful work that has a positive impact on Canada
○ Comprehensive benefits (dental, medical, etc)
○ Pension
○ Job security

Real Property Operations Unit (West) Detachment Cold Lake (RP Ops Det Cold Lake) is made up of Construction Engineering trades and related subject matter experts headed up by the detachment Officer Commanding (OC). Our workforce consists of approximately 100 personnel, 97% of which are civilian with only three military serving in senior management positions. Our tradesperson (technician) workforce continues to be composed of Carpenters/Structural, Electrical Distribution, Plumbing and Heating, Electrical Generating Systems, Water Fuel & environment, Refrigeration & Mechanical, and Roads and Grounds. RP Ops Det Cold Lake also retains specialized departments include Properties, Requirements, Project Management, Planning, Contracts, and Supply.

Intent of the process

There Is an immediate need to staff one (1) permanent position in Cold Lake, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles across the Department of National Defence.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
EDU1:
Possession of a First Class (Standardized) Power Engineer Certificate OR
a Alberta First Class Power Engineer Certificate OR
a Second Class Power Engineer Certificate, and working on completion of 1st Class Power Engineer Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in controlling the operation and maintenance of high pressure steam plants and distribution systems.
EX2: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications such Word, Excel and Outlook
EX3: Experience performing maintenance, testing and record keeping
EX4: Experience in the supervision of staff
EX5: Experience planning, directing and controlling the operation of a heating plant

ABILITY:
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Safety Oriented
PS2: Working effectively with others
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Judgment
PS5: Dependability

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC: First Aid Training

EXPERIENCE:
AE1: Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems
AE2: Experience working with and control of high-pressure steam installation

ABILITY:
AB1:Ability to interpret blueprints/ drawings/ schematics

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)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED:
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Must be willing and able to work in physically demanding positions such as confined spaces or heights

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

(These conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment and maintained throughout the employment.)

- Willing and able to work overtime, on weekends, and shiftwork
- Willing and able and be available for standby, and call-back
- Willing and able to work in physically demanding positions such as confined spaces or heights
- Possession of an Alberta Class 5 driver's license which is not in a graduated phase or equivalent from another province or territory
- Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND404

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 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.