Structural Shop Sub Supervisor (change in deadline)

Important messages

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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.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one indeterminate (permanent) position in Gagetown, NB.

This process may be used to staff the same or similar positions with various tenures, language or security requirements within the Department of National Defence.

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 a valid Journeyman certification in one or multiple Structural Shop trades as issued/recognized by the Apprenticeship and Certification Branch of New Brunswick.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
E1 - Experience supervising structural trade groups responsible for building and infrastructure maintenance as it relates to the structural trades. (i.e. carpentry, masonry, locksmith or painting).

E2 - Experience working in a computerized environment including working with Microsoft Office Suite.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
C1 - Demonstrates integrity and respect
C2 - Thinks things through
C3 - Works effectively with others
C4 - Shows initiative and takes action
C5 - Communication

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

Asset Experience:
AE1 - Experience supervising in a union environment and applying collective agreements.

AE2 - Experience producing financial estimates.

AE3 - Experience in managing a preventive maintenance program as it relates to painting, carpentry, masonry or locksmith work.

AE4 - Experience in developing effective project work schedules and presenting them in an effective way. (i.e. through the use of computer software to show schedules of multi-discipline/multi-trade project, such as Excel or Microsoft Project).

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.

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work overtime as required by the employer.
Willing and able to travel as required by the employer.
Must be capable of:
- climbing ladders;
- entering confined/tight spaces;
- heavy lifting (up to 30lbs continuously);
- working at heights;
- wearing all appropriate personal protective equipment; and
- willing to work in extreme weather conditions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must possess and maintain a valid Province of New Brunswick Class 5 Drivers License or other provincial/territorial equivalency.

Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s license (DND 404).

Must be capable of:
- climbing ladders;
- entering confined/tight spaces;
- heavy lifting (up to 30lbs continuously);
- working at heights;
- wearing all appropriate personal protective equipment; and
- willing to work in extreme weather conditions.

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

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

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

5. 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;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
e. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

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.