Maintenance Craftsperson

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

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

Intent of the process

A pool of (fully or partially qualified) candidates may be established through this process to staff with identical or similar positions within Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential, or Bilingual), linguistic requirements (imperative and/or non-imperative) and profile(s) (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability status or Secret clearance), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

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)

EDUCATION
Successful completion of secondary school OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Possess a valid Alberta or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate in one of the following trades: Plumbing, Millwright, Carpentry, or Electrical.

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment in support of institution with mechanical, electrical, fire protection and energy management systems.
Experience in general labour work such as light construction, renovation, drywall, repairs, painting or flooring repairs.
Experience in the safe operation and repair of a variety of shop tools such as welding and pipe threading machines, band, table, chop saws or drill press.
Experience in operating small equipment such as skid steer, fork lift or weed eater.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work overtime including weekends.
Willing and able to work in tight, cramped and/or confined spaces
Willing and able to work on ladders and at heights.
Willing and able to lift 20.5 Kg (45 lbs).
Willing and able to use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Willing and able to undertake job specific training

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration units or auxiliary pumps or re-circulation systems or electric motors or HVAC auxiliary equipment.
Knowledge of the applicable preventative maintenance procedures of mechanical systems.

ABILITIES
Ability to perform running maintenance, minor repair and troubleshoot various types of equipment such as fan, pumps and controls.
Ability to read and perform tasks outlined in technical manuals.
Ability to perform general scheduled building maintenance (eg. water fountains filter change and cleaning, cleaning out the sump pits, overhead door maintenance)
Ability to multi task, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonnel Relations
Team Player
Initiative
Judgment

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

Possess a valid Alberta or Interprovincial Journeyman’s Certificate in one of the following: Fourth Class Power Engineering; Building Environmental Systems Operator Class II;

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to perform scheduled stand-by duty.
Possess a valid driver’s licence.

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

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.