Chief Operating Engineer

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.

🔸Management will be reviewing applications from this inventory regularly.

Would you like to know more before you apply online? Please contact:

📧 Helena Zutter .

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.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to the following:

Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
Assist during routine systems testing
Operate automated or computerized control systems
Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
Start up and shut down power plant equipment
Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel
Assist in locating and isolating system problems
Write plant or building operation reports
Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction

Work environment

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?

🍁 At DND we foster 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;
✅ 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.

Come and Join us!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar or lower level position with various tenure, security levels.

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)

EDUCATION
A valid First Class Power Engineer's Certificate as issued by the province of Manitoba
OR
A valid First Class Stationary Engineer's Certificate from another province or territory with interprovincial certification

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience as a Shift Engineer in a Central Heating Plant or high pressure steam plant.
Experience in supervision
Experience using a computer for administrative functions

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

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

EXPERIENCE
Experience monitoring and enforcing workplace health and safety regulations.
Experience in controlling the operation and maintenance of high or low pressure steam plants and distribution systems.
Experience testing boiler water and determining the treatment required.
Experience performing maintenance and testing, including keeping records.
Experience planning, directing and controlling the operation of a heating plant.
Experience in performing administrative tasks related to plant operations such as determining work priorities, assigning work schedules and ensuring maintenance work is logged and recorded.
Experience in the use of the chemical products used in thermal stations and the analysis and control process of water boilers.

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

Information on employment equity

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 CAF members.

Operational Requirements
May include but not limited to wearing safety boots, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, crouching, sitting, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening, for extended periods of time.
May include but not limited to wearing Personal Protective Equipment used in a construction and maintenance environment.
Must be willing and able to work overtime.
Must be willing and able to work on the weekend.
Must be willing and able to travel for training.
Must be willing and able and be available for standby, and call-back.
Must be willing and able to work in physically demanding positions such as confined spaces or heights.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Reliability security status.
Willing to work overtime.
Available for standby and call-back.
Work in physically demanding positions such as confined spaces or heights.
Must maintain a valid driver's license without restrictions issued by the Province of work.

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.