Building Operator/ Maintainer (*Amendment*)

Update: * COVID Vaccination requirement removed, effective 2022-June-20.

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory. The immediate need is to staff 1 temporary opportunity. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar term, and/or permanent positions with various tenures (Indeterminate, Acting, Term, Deployment, Assignment, Secondment.)

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)

Education:
-Completion of a post secondary program in Building Systems Technology or in a field related to the position from a recognized post secondary institution (Attestation, Certificate, Diploma) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position (i.e.: heating, ventilation systems).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
-Experience with the operation and maintenance of Building Structures and HVAC systems.
-Experience with materials and equipment used in the maintenance of facilities.
-Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
-Experience performing inspections and keeping records.

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

Experience:
-5th Class Power Engineer Interprovincial Certificate.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential
Language Proficiency.

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
-Values and Ethics – Demonstrating integrity and respect.
-Thinking things through – Innovation through analysis and ideas.
-Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations and partners.
-Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.
-Client Service Level 1.

Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Knowledge:
-Knowledge or Preventative maintenance programs and activities.
-Knowledge of regulations and codes relating to building operations.
-Knowledge of Occupational, Safety and Health Regulations.
-Knowledge of basic plumbing/mechanical maintenance.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
-Willing to work outdoors, including work in inclement weather and cold, wet or hot environments.
-Willing to work in confined spaces and areas requiring fall protection equipment.
-Willingness to drive snow removal equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

-Possession of a valid class 5 or better driver's license.
-Be able to report to work within short notice (ie: 60 mins).
-Must be legal to work in the United States of America and Canada for the Coutts AB border crossing.
-Willingness and ability to work overtime (including weekends) and to accept an on-call 24/7 on a standby rotational schedule.
-Physically capable of climbing up and down ladders and in and out of confined spaces.
-Ability to lift or move heavy objects up to 25 kg while practicing proper safety procedures.

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. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Applicants with disabilities: Should you require a technical aid or an alternative method of assessment to ensure an equitable assessment of your qualifications, please indicate so in your application.

Please note that in addition to all assessment methods, correspondence and communication in relation to this selection process may also be used to assess certain qualifications.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Shortlisting may be applied, which may include consideration of depth and breadth of experience or top-down ranking.

Depending on the position being staffed, any other requirements may also be deemed as essential or asset requirements for the position.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

In addition to a resume, you must answer all screening questions, as they may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing along with other merit criteria. Please ensure you also describe in detail using concrete examples, how you meet the experience and education required. It is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, or fail to provide sufficient and appropriate information, it may result in your elimination from the process.

Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

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.