Welder / Fitter

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Duties

Provision of operational services related to welding, machining, cutting, designing and fabricating structures and components in support of the programs and initiatives of Fisheries and Oceans Canada/of the Canadian Coast Guard (DFO/CCG);

Design, weld, machine, cut and fabricate different structures and different devices or components under pressure made of steel, stainless steel, aluminium and thermoplastics;

Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and written instructions concerning the restoration, construction, alteration or repair of equipment, components and structures;

Check the quality of the equipment and machinery of metal structures during preventive or regular maintenance;

Machine different metal alloys and thermoplastics using different tooling such as a lathe, dimpling machine, roller, etc. in order to fabricate different parts used in different, at times very complex, assemblies;

Ensures that all life cycle management activities under their control are adequately captured in assets management system for the life cycle management of DFO assets and that the system is used for work planning, reporting, performance analysis and decision making associated with the position.

Intent of the process

The current intention of this process is to fill two (2) indeterminate position at the Canadian Coast Guard in the Integrated Technical Services Directorate . A pool of qualified candidates could be created to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures in Quebec.

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
Professional diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in relation to metallurgy (electric welding, oxyacetylene welding, metal cut and folding, mechanic assembly).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in fit-up and welding of steel and aluminum.
- Experience in welding on horizontal, vertical and flat positioning with the following processes :
o Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) for Steel.
o Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) for Steel.
o Gas metal Arc Welding (GMAW) for Steel and Aluminium.
o Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) for Steel and Aluminium.
o Welding using oxy-acetylene burning equipment.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the regulation related to welder work.
Knowledge of Health and safety regulation.
Knowledge of welding techniques.

ABILITIES
Ability to perform welding works and to operate workshop, field work and safety equipment in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements.
Ability to climb on structures to perform welding work.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Reliability
Initiative
Client service oriented
Teamwork

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

CERTIFICATION
Valid Canadian Welding Bureau certification.

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in machining
- Experience in fit-up and welding of steel and aluminum including steel mounting in height on structures up to 35 meters high.

KNOWLEDGE
General knowledge of aids to navigations.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Hold a valid driver license Class 5 and willingness to drive a motor vehicle or a light truck.
Valid medical suitability.
Willingness and physical ability to perform hard work and to lift and carry heavy weight up to 50 kg outdoor on rough terrain, on remote sites and in severes environmental conditions.
Willingness and physical ability to climb and work on structures (towers) up to 35 meters in height to perform work including on a bosun's chair either inside or outside of structures.
Willingness and physical ability to travel for extended periods of time to remote sites via various modes of transportation including helicopters, airplanes, all-Terrain Vehicles (ATVS), ships and small boats.
Willingness to work weekends and overtime as required, sometime on short notice.

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

🚩 ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/government-jobs WEBSITE.
Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

🎓ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
You will have to provide proof of your original education and occupational credentials when requested.

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.