CRANE OPERATOR – GRAVING DOCK SENIOR OPERATOR

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.

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Work environment

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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.

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)

A secondary school diploma or an employer approved alternatives such as an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in operating cranes.
Experience reading load charts to determine safe lifts on crane.
Experience maintaining accurate logbooks.
Experience in safe rigging practices
Experience with performing preventative maintenance on cranes

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of characteristics of level luffing, mobile cranes and forklifts.
Knowledge of Safe Crane Operating Procedures.

Values and Ethics (employee level)
Thinking things through (employee level)
Engagement (employee level)
Excellence through results (employee level)
Client Service (level 1)

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)

Journeyman - Mobile Crane and or Tower Crane Operator.

Experience in operating and maintaining Rail Mounted Level Luffing cranes.

Knowledge of Acts, Codes and Regulations related to Graving Dock operations.
Knowledge of safe operating procedures of Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD) cranes.
Knowledge of maintenance program for EGD cranes.
Knowledge of environmental responsibilities at EGD.
Knowledge of caisson operations.

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

Placement of PSPC employees affected by work force adjustment. Placement of employees subject to current or future organization. Public Services and Procurement Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginals peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) would be considered.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical suitability;
Possession of a Driver's license valid within the provinces, territories of Canada;
Required to work overtime and weekends;
Required to work shift work;
Required to enter confined spaces;
Required to climb ladders to access cranes;
Required to work at heights in excess of 200 feet; and
Required to wear all applicable personal protective equipment.
Required to perform preventative maintenance.

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

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.