Instrumentation and Control Technician

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

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.

An initial pull from this inventory will be conducted on 13 October 2021. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.

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How does this work?

Step 1: Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications.

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.

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Intent of the process

This inventory may be used by the Department of National Defence to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent).

Positions to be filled: 2

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:
Possession of a valid red-seal inter-provincial journeyperson's certification as an Instrumentation and controls technician.

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in the installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of a variety of Building automation control systems;
EX2: Experience troubleshooting and analyzing problems with digital, electronic and pneumatic controls and systems; and
EX3: Experience working in a multi-trade team environment.

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

Operational requirements
OR1: Willing and able to adjust work schedule to meet operational requirements as required.
OR2: Willing and able to work overtime, shift, and be on call.
OR3: Willing and able to work in adverse conditions/environments which may include, but not limited to, confined spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions;
OR4: Willing and able to obtain a departmental vehicle operators permit (DND 404);
OR5: Willing and able to lift up to 20kgs in accordance with safety practices.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
CO1: Strong work ethic
CO2: Thinking things through
CO3: Working effectively with others
CO4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
CO5: Communication

- Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset
- Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential

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

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

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

Secret security clearance

- Possession of a valid un-restricted Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License or the equivalent in another province or territory;
- Employees are required to comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment; and
- Willing and able to lift up to 20kgs in accordance with safety practices.

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

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

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

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

3. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

4. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

5. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
e. Organizational needs, including 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.