Lamp Room Technician

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.

Intent of the process

This selection process will be used to staff positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in Victoria, BC. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis.

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
• A Solar Photovoltaic Certificate or equivalent

Experience
• Experience working on low voltage solar systems.

• Experience working at heights

• Experience in the refurbishment and construction and installation of fixed aids

• Experience in Life Cycle Management of assets related to the position.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of corrective/preventative maintenance of fixed and floating aids to navigation.
• Knowledge of programming and installing navigation systems i.e. All-Around Lights, Sector lights, Range Lights, and Racons.
• Knowledge of preparing steel/plastic buoys and mooring assemblies for fleet deployment.
• Knowledge of AIS and Virtual Aids for Navigation.
• Knowledge of Canadian Aids to Navigation System

Abilities and Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Dependability

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid Health Canada Medical
• Willing and able to travel for up to 3 week periods of time to remote sites via trucks, boats, and aircraft.
• Willing and able to access remote sites over rugged terrain and work outdoors in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to climb towers and work at heights in excess of 2.4m

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.