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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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.
Please note that the answers to the screening questions may be used to assess the "Ability to communicate effectively in writing".

Work environment

This position involves travelling to various remote communication sites in the Atlantic Region of CCG to complete maintenance and repairs to CCG towers and equipment. Communication sites consist of VHF, MF and DGPS systems and have both guyed and self-support towers.

Intent of the process

The selection process will be used to staff one indeterminate (full time) position within the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Atlantic Region, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 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: 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:
• Successful completion of a secondary school diploma (high school)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* and significant** experience in the maintenance, installation and inspection of communication towers up to 300ft in height.
*Recent is defined as within the last 3 years
**Significant is defined as at least 6 months experience total

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

ASSET CERTIFICATION:
• Fall arrest and tower rescue certifications

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the maintenance of aids to navigation structures
• Experience in the installation of aids to navigation structures
• Experience in the inspection of aids to navigation structures

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of electrical work methods and radio frequency principles
• Knowledge of standard safety work practices as related to climbing high structures
• Knowledge of pulse charts as related to guy tensioning
• Knowledge of steel structures and fabrication techniques

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to perform onsite inspections and prepare reports
• Ability to use computer programs (such as MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel)

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Effective Interpersonal Skills

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Valid Drivers License
• Valid Health Canada Medical clearance
• Requirement to travel to remote locations for extended periods of time
• Requirement to travel to remote locations via helicopter, ship, small boat, ATV and snowmobile

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.

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

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.