Trades people wanted!

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.

We are hiring the following trades across Canada:
- Gas Fitter
- Steam Fitter/Pipe fitter
- Sprinkler Fitter
- Plumber

There is an immediate need to fill a position in the following locations:
- Montreal, QC
- Petawawa, ON
- Trenton, ON
- Kingston, ON
- Gagetown, NB
- Comox, BC
- Suffield, AB
- Edmonton, AB
- Shilo, MB

Work environment

� Together, Department of National Defence (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 inventory may be used by the Department of National Defence to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment

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 acceptable equivalent Canadian Armed Forces qualification.

Note: Candidates who do not currently possess a valid Provincial or Territorial Trade Certificate of Qualification or the inter-provincial Red Seal will be required to obtain their Red Seal certificate of qualification prior to appointment. For information on receiving your Red Seal Certification, please visit the Red Seal website: http://www.red-seal.ca/

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working in one or more of the following trades:
Plumbing
Steamfitting
Pipefitting
Gas fitting
Sprinkler Fitting

COMPETENCIES:
Integrity and respect
Working effectively with others
Communication
Safety oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with supervising personnel

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Various security clearances may be required (reliability, secret)

Managers may establish conditions of employment specific to the position being staffed. Candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

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.