Natural Gas, Propane & Oil Burner Technician

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How can you apply ❓

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. If this opportunity sounds interesting and you believe you have what we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Click “Apply Online”.

✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Complete your application, screening questions and ensure your résumé is up to date.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches what we need, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

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What do we offer?

✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
✅ A total compensation package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate position in Petawawa, ON.
This process may be used to staff the same or similar positions with various tenures, language or security requirements within DND.

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of valid Province of Ontario qualification certificates in:
• Gasfitter 1 (G1) and
• Oil Burner 1 (OBT-1)
OR
Possession of valid Interprovincial Red Seal certification of qualifications in:
• Gasfitter – Class A and
• Oil Heat System Technician
OR
Acceptable (at time of application) equivalent Canadian Armed Forces qualification for applicable trade (QL5).
*Candidate must be able to challenge and obtain Gasfitter 1 (G1) and Oil Burner 1 (OBT-1) trade certificates prior to appointment.

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience in the operation, maintenance and installation of residential, commercial, or industrial natural gas, propane and oil fired heating systems and associated components.
Experience in inspecting, testing and troubleshooting nature gas, propane and oil fired heating systems.

*Significant is defined as having a minimum of approximately two (2) years’ experience.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Gas Fitter 2 or 3 licence
Possession of Liquid Propane fitter (LP) certificate
Possession of one or more of the following certifications:
• First Aid
• CPR
• WHMIS
• Aerial Lift
• Working From Heights
• Lock-Out Tag-Out
• Confined Space Entry

Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian/military environment
Experience in the handling of Chemicals and HAZMAT.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to obtain and retain a DND 404.
Willingness and ability to be on a standby or a call-in list and asked to respond after hours within one hour of being called in.
Willingness and ability to work overtime including weekends.
Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment used in a construction/maintenance environment.
Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights. Work may include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Communication

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

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

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.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess and maintain a valid provincial or territorial driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and retain a DND 404 driver’s license.
Must wear personal protective equipment used in a construction/maintenance environment.
Must be able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolding and work from heights. Work may include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
Must be able to travel to attend employer directed training.

Other information

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

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

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: your application, an interview, self-assessment, performance appraisal, reference checks, interactions with internal staff during the process or personal knowledge.

4. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a) Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team or specific duties of the position;
b) Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
c) Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
d) Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

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

6. Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact Stephanie for guidance.

7. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.