Carpenter

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

This position consists of completing repairs and maintenance on Canadian Coast Guard facilities across the Atlantic Region. This requires travelling to remote sites by Helicopter, snowmobile, and ATV.

Intent of the process

The selection process will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Atlantic Region in St. John’s, NL; Dartmouth, NS; Saint John, NB; and Charlottetown, PEI. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff this position, similar positions, or lower level positions on a temporary or permanent basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 valid Inter-Provincial Journeyperson or Red Seal Carpenter Certificate.

Experience in refurbishment and construction of buildings and structures
Experience in performing preventive maintenance inspections
Experience in building concrete forms, and placing and finishing concrete.
Experience in the installation of building exterior protective materials.

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

Valid fall protection certificate or rope access certification
Valid Marine Radio Operator’s License
WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
Valid first aid certificate

Experience with the use of helicopters for transportation, construction activities, and logistic support
Experience in assisting other construction trades
Experience in field/remote site operations

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures that apply at a work site.
Knowledge of construction materials and techniques related to carpentry.
Knowledge of maintenance and operation of portable and stationary power tools
Knowledge of employee’s rights and responsibilities under Canada Labour Code Part II.

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to use computer programs (such as MS Word and MS Outlook)

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Judgement

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

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Security Clearance
Valid Health Canada Medical
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Required to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4 meters
Required to travel for extended periods of time to remote sites via; trucks, boats and aircraft.
Required to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice.
Required to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extremes of environmental conditions

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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.