Production Superintendent

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❓ How does this work ❓

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. If this opportunity sounds interesting and you believe you have what we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Click “Apply Online”.

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

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches what we need, 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

The Production Superintendent plays a vital role in the management of facilities, and infrastructure maintenance and repairs within the Department of National Defense (DND).

In this role, you will be expected to organize, develop and manage the implementation of operational plans related to the maintenance and repair of DND facilities and infrastructure. You will be required to direct and supervise multi-trade teams as well as manage the budgets for labour, materials, equipment, etc. You must have a sound knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal acts, regulations, policies and codes with regards to facilities and infrastructure maintenance. The ability to read, interpret and develop blueprints, drawings and specifications are essential as you will be required to provide technical advice, reports and briefings to management.

Work environment

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

What do we offer?
✅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

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate position in Gagetown, NB.
This process may be used to staff the same or similar positions with various tenures, language or security requirements within DND.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 1 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
◾ Possession of a valid Red Seal, provincial journeyperson certificate, or Military Qualification QL6/DP3 in one of the construction/engineering trades*;
OR
◾ A diploma as an engineering technologist/technician in a related building construction field;
OR
◾ Completion of an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science from an accredited university program or other academic or technical institution recognized by Engineers Canada.

*QL6/DP3 or provincial journeyperson certificate will be accepted at time of application; however, candidates will be required to obtain their Red Seal endorsement prior to appointment. For information on receiving your Red Seal, please visit the Red Seal website: http://www.red-seal.ca.

EXPERIENCE:
◾ Experience in managing a preventative maintenance program.
◾ Experience in multidisciplinary* supervision.
◾ Experience in planning, estimating or supervising construction industry work with a high degree of complexity.
◾ Experience in human resource administration (performance management, employee leave management)
◾ Experience in financial management (monitoring, allocating and managing funds)
◾ Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel).

*Multi-displinary includes trades such as electricians, plumbers, structural technicians, roads and grounds maintenance, snow removal, and pipefitting.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITY:
◾ Ability to assess engineering plans and specifications

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

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

ASSET CERTIFICATION:
◾ Member of NBSCETT (New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists)

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
◾ Experience providing customer service before and after purchase including quality assurance and control.
◾ Experience in reviewing funds with the Defense Resource Management Information System (DRMIS).
◾ Experience working with Labor Laws and Environmental Laws
◾ Experience managing subordinates leave with the Phoenix Pay System.
◾ Experience supervising in a unionized environment and applying a collective agreement.
◾ Experience in developing project work schedules through the use of computer software (i.e. to show schedules of multi­discipline/multi-trade projects, such as Excel or Microsoft Project).
◾ Experience working or volunteering in a mixed military and 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 will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

*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.

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

Information on employment equity

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
◾ Must be able and willing to travel if required by the employer.

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
◾ Must possess and maintain a valid provincial or territorial driver's license.
◾ Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s license (DND 404).
◾ Must be able to work overtime if required by the employer.
◾ Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
◾ Must be able to work in confined spaces and work at heights.
◾ Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions i.e. heat and cold.

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

↪ 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: your application, an interview, self-assessment, 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 or specific duties of the position;
✔ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
✔ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
✔ Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

↪ 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.

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.