Operating Shift Engineer

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

📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”

✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities 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. 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

👥 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-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. 🌿

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill two (2) HP-05 positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Petawawa, Ontario and to create a pull of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

Please note that work location is: Canadian Forces Base Petawawa-101 Menin Road, Petawawa ON.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1 - Possession (or in process of receiving) of a valid Second Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario OR by another province/ Territory.

Note: Candidates who do not currently possess a valid Second Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario will be required to obtain this certificate prior to appointment. For information on obtaining this certificate, please visit the Technical Standards and Safety Authority website: https://www.tssa.org/en/index.aspx

EXPERIENCE
EX1 - A minimum of one (1) year experience with the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and related equipment in a Central Heating (steam plant) environment.
EX2 - Experience with the control for steam, water and condensate systems.
EX3 - Experience with safety practices and procedures related to working within a heating plant

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
C1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2 - Working Effectively with Other
C3 - Thinking Things Through
C4 - Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
C5 - Communication

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

ASSET CERTIFICATION:
AQ1 - Possession of a valid First Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario or possession of a valid first Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by another province/territory.
AQ2 - Possession of certification in First Aid.
AQ3 -Possession of certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
AQ4 - Possession of certification in WHMIS (Work Hazardous Materials Information System).

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AQ5 - Co-Generation operation experience.
AQ6 - Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems.

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

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
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 representativeworkforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employmentequity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when youapply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are membersof the above mentioned designated groups.

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 tothe spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must possess and maintain a valid class G driver's license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial/territorial equivalent.
- Willing and be able to work Shift Work (12 hours).
- Willing and be able to work overtime as required.
- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit.
- Must be able and willing to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Work in confined spaces; work at heights and from ladders and scaffolding; and perform heavy lifting tasks.
- Must be able and willing to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

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

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

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

▶ 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.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ 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;
↪ Organizational Needs.

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

▶ 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 us for guidance.

▶ 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.

▶ The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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.