Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (supervisory & non-supervisory)

Update: *Update made to the important messages with locations with immediate need.*

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:
Shilo, Manitoba
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

How does this work❔
Step 1: We want to learn about you! Click “Apply online”. Please be thorough in your responses!

Step 2: If your talent matches our needs we may contact you for further information or assessment.

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-byside 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.

✨Come and Join us ❕✨

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified or qualified candidates may be established for temporary and permanent positions with various security levels, language profiles and locations.

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:
🔸 Occupational Certification:
Possession of a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic OR provincial /territorial equivalency trade certificate OR acceptable equivalent Canadian Armed Forces qualification(QL5 or higher for applicable trade).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual imperative

Information on language requirements

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.

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

EXPERIENCE:
🔸 AEX1: Recent and significant* experience working as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
*Recent and significant is defined as two (2) years of relevant experience attained within the last (5) years
🔸 AEX2: Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment.
🔸 AEX3: Experience in supervising personnel
🔸 AEX4: Experience mentoring apprentices

❗Depending on the position being staffed:

- Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.
- Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential

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.

One or more of the following operational requirements may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional operational requirements could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of operational requirements will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each 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

Conditions of employment

One or more of the following conditions of employment may be required, depending on the position being staffed. Additional conditions of employment could also be required, not listed below. The complete list of conditions of employment will be communicated to candidates at the time of consideration for appointment for each position being staffed.

• Various security clearances – reliability, secret, or top secret
• 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 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
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted provincial or territorial driver's license such as Class 5 License
• Must be able to obtain and retain a DND 404 driver’s license

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 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.