Refrigeration Technician

Update: UPDATE: Please note that the selection process has been amended to extend the closing date to January 30, 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time.

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

We want you to succeed! Our objective is to identify qualified candidates by fairly assessing their abilities. Assessment accommodations are intended to remove obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that all candidates can showcase their capabilities.

Please help us meet our commitment of providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require assessment accommodations, including assistance with the application process. Additional information on the assessment format(s) (for example: exam, interview) will be provided at each assessment stage.

As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace.

Duties

Participate in the operation and maintenance of a wide range of building systems. Monitor and adjust control systems for optimal performance. Respond to equipment emergencies and provide troubleshooting support to identify and remedy problems. Carry out and assist in the development of the preventive and legislated maintenance program. Perform inspection and repair for a variety of equipment within various building trade disciplines.

Work environment

As one of multiple Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centres, this position is based at the Saint-Hyacinthe (Québec) Research and Development Centre.

The incumbent will work as part of the facilities management team to provide building maintenance which supports the delivery of scientific research by our clients.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) full-time permanent position

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic requirements and security requirements within AAFC.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.

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)

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Valid Quebec or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in maintaining and repairing various commercial or institutional refrigeration systems.
Experience in operating and maintaining ultra-low freezers/fridges.

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

EDUCATION (ASSET):
A class 2 (SF-2) refrigeration system certificate issued by Emploi-Québec and/or a journeyman competency certificate issued by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).
A halocarbon (H) environmental qualification certificate issued by Emploi-Québec or the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).

Degree equivalency

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the principles of commercial refrigeration systems.

COMPETENCIES:
Planning and organization
Client focus
Concern for Safety
Teamwork
Initiative
Interactive communication

ABILITY:
Ability to detect operational issues and make necessary adjustments and/or repairs to refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET):
Knowledge of Direct Digital Control (DDC) instrumentation and control as it relates to commercial refrigeration systems.

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Be able and willing to work in variable weather conditions.
Be able and willing to work in a dirty, noisy, humid, hot, cold and/or wet environment.
Ability and willingness to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, footwear, and clothing.
Willingness to work in confined, cramped and/or enclosed spaces, and be able to do so.
Willingness to work from ladders and at heights, and be able to do so.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid, class (5) (QC) driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
Ability and willingness to lift materials weighing up to 20 kg.
Willingness to work on call, 24 hours a day, on a rotating schedule, and to intervene quickly (response to urgent problems related to the operation of the facilities within 30 minutes of request), and be able to do so.
Willing to work overtime (including weekends), and be able to do so.

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

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

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.