EMCS Systems 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.

There is a position immediately available in Halifax, NS.

The first applications could be collected from the inventory as early as 28 December 2021. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.
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How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team! 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. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities 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.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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.

What do we offer?

At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in 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 benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

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)

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience is required.

Degree equivalency

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

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in operating, installing, repairing, and calibrating controls for heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration systems.

EX2: Experience specific to system control strategies, system programming theory, building air quality and the function of building mechanical systems.

EX3: Experience calibrating, tuning, installing and programming EMCS systems and their components on-site and remotely through dial-up or LAN connections.

EX4: Experience in reading and manipulating building automation system (BAS) programming.

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 work overtime
OR2: Willing and able to climb and work off ladders and work platforms (Genie lift platform)
OR3: Willing and able to work in confined spaces
OR4: 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
Thinks things through
Shows initiative and takes action
Works effectively with others
Demonstrates integrity and respect
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.

Willing and able to lift up to 20kgs in accordance with safety practices.

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.

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

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.

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.

• External for purposes of this communication means people who are NOT employees of the Core Public Administration.

• The Core Public Administration includes all departments listed under Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) as defined in section 7 and 11 of the FAA and includes the following regardless whether the work on-site or telework (full-time or part-time):

 Indeterminate employees
 Determinate employees
 Members & reservists of the RCMP
 Internationally based public servant employees
 Interchange Canada participants (incoming and outgoing)
 Casual employees
 Students
 Visiting scientists working GoC laboratories

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.