Hiring Multi-Trades: Join us and make a difference in our Defence Team!

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

If you have experience in any of the following trades, apply today!

Building Systems Technician
Carpenter
Electrician/ Appliance Repair Technician
Locksmith
Mason
Painter
Powerline Technician
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HVAC Technician)
Sheet Metal Worker
Welder

We look forward to receiving your application!

📢 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.

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.

What do we offer?

🍁At RPOD(GT) (Real Properties Operations Det Gagetown), we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:
↪ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
↪ Opportunities for advancement
↪ A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures and language profiles in Gagetown, NB.

Our immediate need is to staff two (2) indeterminate positions at the following group/level:
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (HVAC Technician) - GL-MAM-10
• Locksmith - GL-MAM-09

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ED1. Possession of a valid New Brunswick or Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in one or more of the following: Plumbing, Steamfitting/Pipefitting, Carpentry, Painting, Masonry, Electrical, Powerline Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

OR

***An applicable military QL5 qualification or higher.

*** NOTE: A military qualification of QL5 or higher will be accepted for the purpose of being eligible to be placed in a pool or inventory however the applicant will be required to obtain Journeyperson Certification as recognized by the Province of New Brunswick in the applicable trade prior to a term or indeterminate appointment.

GL-PIP-10 (Welder):
ED2: Possession of a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Welder Certificate

Candidates who do not currently possess a valid provincial/territorial Trade Certificate of Qualification or the inter-provincial Red Seal may be required to obtain their Red Seal certificate of qualification prior to appointment depending on the position being staffed. For information on receiving your Red Seal Certification, please visit the Red Seal website: http://www.red-seal.ca/

Degree equivalency

GL-PIP-10 (Welder):
OC1: Possession of a New Brunswick Valid Pressure Ticket from the Department of Labor – F4 Qualified

EX1: *Recent experience in the field related to the position being staffed.

*Recent is defined as experience gained within the last (3) years.

Other qualifications may be required relevant to the position being staffed. You may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Shows Initiative and Takes Action
Thinks Things Through
Works Effectively with Others
Demonstrates Integrity and Respect
Communication*

*Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that allows you to understand and be understood by others. These can include but are not limited to effectively communicating ideas to others, and actively listening in conversations.

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

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

Information on employment equity

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, Women, 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.

OR1: Must be willing and able to travel

Some positions may require:
• Willing and able to work at heights from ladders and scaffolding
• Willing and able to work overtime and standby rotation
• Willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Willing and able to work in confined spaces

Depending on the position(s) being staffed, some additional Conditions of Employment and/or Operational requirements may be required. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform of any additional Operational Requirements or Condition of Employments in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess/confirm whether these additional requirements are met.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid and unrestricted Provincial Driver’s Licence, as well as being able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit.

Must be able and willing to work at heights from ladders and scaffolding.
Must be able and willing to work overtime and standby rotation.
Must be able and willing to work in extreme weather conditions.
Must be able and willing to work in confined spaces
Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Must be able and willing to lift up to 25 kg when required. (Candidates may be required to pass a physical test in relation to this condition.)

Candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Depending on the position to be staffed, other conditions of employment may apply.

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.

▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪Additional qualifications may be added and deemed as either essential or asset
↪Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed

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

▶ A variety of assessment tools may be used.
↪ 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.

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

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

▶ 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.