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Important messages

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

There is an immediate need to fill a position in the following locations:

Oromocto, New Brunswick
Burton, New Brunswick

We will be doing our first pull of candidates mid-October, so please make sure to apply!

Work environment

👥 Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the LARGEST and most COMPLEX organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

What do we offer❔

🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy other things such as:

✅A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.
✅ And many other benefits such as alternative work arrangements, including the possibility of compressed work weeks, leave with income averaging, etc.

Intent of the process

This process may be used to staff permanent and temporary positions with various locations, language or security requirements within DND.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Possession of an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of qualification or a valid Provincial / Territorial Trade Certificate, or an acceptable equivalent Canadian Armed Forces qualification (QL5 or higher).

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working as a carpenter

COMPETENCIES
• Communication.
• Working effectively with others.
• Safety oriented.

❗Depending on the position being staffed:
- Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset

You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• WHMIS
• Confined space entry
• Aerial lift equipment
• Various safety and first aid certifications including but not limited to: Fall Arrest, First Aid, CPR, etc

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment
• Experience supervising personnel
• Experience working as a carpenter in maintenance and construction
• Experience as a finishing carpenter
• Experience inspecting, estimating, and prioritizing work
• Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of structural systems

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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

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

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

One or more of the following operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed.
• May be required to work overtime on occasion.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted provincial or territorial driver's license such as Class 5 License
• Willing and able to obtain a DND 404 license

Additional operational requirements could also be required, not listed above. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

Conditions of employment

One or more of the following conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed.

• Various security clearances – reliability, secret, or top secret
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted provincial or territorial driver's license such as Class 5 License
• Required, but not limited to, enter confined spaces, climb ladders, erect scaffolds, work on elevated devices, crouching and/or kneeling, work at heights, noisy environments, and in adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to obtain and retain a DND 404 driver’s license
• Must be willing and able to safely perform a variety of physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must complete periodic departmental and trade training and/or upgrading as required

Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed above. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

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

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.

↪Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed against these qualifications

↪ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preference in your application profile.

↪ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

↪ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process

↪ Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: application, interview(s), work sample and publications, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge.

↪ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;

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.