Preventive Maintenance Inspector

Update: Update to essential ability qualification "Ability to analyze data to prepare reports"

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

📢 Apply Early!! We will be reviewing applications for the Petawawa location on January 5, 2022❗

How does this work?

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

Step 2: We want to learn about you! 😊 Submit a detailed resume and answer a few screening questions in the online application. Please be thorough in your responses!

Step 3: Matching! We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches our needs we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Duties

Preventive Maintenance Inspectors play a vital role within the Real Property Operations Group at National Defence.

In this role, you will be expected to direct and monitor preventive maintenance inspection schedules for structures, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/steamfitting equipment, roadways and more. You will be providing technical advice and direction to designers, team leaders and other stakeholders on maintenance projects. The ability to input planning and maintenance contracts data into computer databases is also important for your requirement to analyze and communicate requirements to senior management.

Work environment

Job opportunities with the Department of National Defence (DND) can benefit you and your career in a number of ways by offering you valuable experience in a large and complex department. Join us today!

In all areas of our business, each one of us has a role in supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team.

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the LARGEST and most COMPLEX organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.👥

What do we offer?🍁

DND fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:

- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team;
- Opportunities for advancement;
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment;
- A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate position in Petawawa, ON. However, this process may be used to staff the same or similar positions with various tenures, language or security requirements in various DND locations across Canada.

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)

Possession of a Technologist Diploma with acceptable specialization in the electrical, mechanical, civil or structural field
OR
Possession of a valid Red Seal Endorsement in one of the above construction trades
OR
Acceptable combination of education, training or experience

Experience with preventive maintenance requirements or operations maintenance
Experience working with various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to plan and organize
Ability to analyze data to prepare reports

Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Thinking things through
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Communication

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

Possession of one or more of the following certifications:
• First Aid
• CPR
• WHMIS
• Aerial Lift
• Working From Heights
• Lock-Out Tag-Out
• Confined Space Entry

Experience in facilities management
Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military/civilian environment

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

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 may first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

Information on employment equity

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

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Requirement to obtain and maintain DND 404 Driver’s licence.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and/or be on standby or call back

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

Conditions of Employment and Operational Requirements may vary and be interchanged depending on the position to be staffed. Additional conditions of employment could include but are not limited to:

• Must possess a valid unrestricted class “G” driver’s licence issued by the Province of work to be performed.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DND 404 driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment used in a construction/maintenance environment
• May be required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights. Work may include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to travel to undertake training as required.

Other information

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

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

↪Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: application, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process or personal knowledge.

↪Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
✔ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
✔ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
✔ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
✔ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
✔ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

↪ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Stephanie for guidance.

↪ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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❗ On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

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.