Welder

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Assessment accommodation

Employment Equity contributes to a strong and sustainable Public Service by ensuring that the workforce reflects the rich diversity of Canada's population. At the Canadian Coast Guard, we see the value that a representative workforce brings to our organization. We celebrate the richness of the people that contribute to this organization’s workforce. A workforce where the diversity of thought, culture, ethnicity, age, gender orientation and experiences are considered as invaluable assets. Together, we can meet new challenges, fuel innovation through diversity, help create prosperity and make a positive impact in the workplace and the people we serve. We encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community and the four Employment Equity Groups. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

This position is located in Parry Sound, Ontario. All testing will take place in Parry Sound. Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

Duties

The duties of this position include working either singly or as part of a team to repair, maintain and fabricate a wide variety of structures and infrastructure at both Marine Aids to Navigation sites and Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) sites. These sites are located all across this vast region so there will be an opportunity to travel by ship, small vessel, road and air to access remote sites for inspection and repair purposes.

The position also involves the fabrication of a wide variety of steel and aluminum objects to support CCG programs. This work would be completed in a fully tooled workshop setting.

The challenges of the position are to meet deadlines and multiple demands for services, to sometimes work in adverse environmental conditions, and often to be required to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds and suspended work platforms.

Work environment

The Town of Parry Sound is the world-renowned jewel of the 30,000 Islands on Georgian Bay.

Located on Hwy 400 approximately 2 hours north of Toronto, and 2 hours south of Sudbury, Parry Sound hugs the shores of the world's largest freshwater archipelago, known as the 30,000 Islands. In 2004,UNESCO designated the area as a World Biosphere Reserve, the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve.

Parry Sound is rich in arts, culture and heritage. The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame are home to the international summer music festival, the Festival of the Sound. The Hall of Fame pays tribute to home-town hockey hero, Bobby Orr.

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We've been recognized as Forbes Canada's Best Employers (2018, 2021) and, for the third year in a row, one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Depending on tenure, here are just a few of the benefits of working with us:

Three weeks of Vacation Leave to start
Pension Plan
Health and Dental Benefits
Leave for family-related Responsibilities
Maternity and Parental Allowances

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established from this advertised process which may be used to staff similar temporary and/or permanent positions in Parry Sound, ON.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

Valid Canadian Welding Bureau certificate in steel and aluminum welding processes, or, must have held a valid certification within the last five years.

Experience in fit-up and welding of steel and aluminum weldments.
Experience in machining different metal alloys using tooling such as a lathe.
Experience in flux/metal core and stick (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, stick, MCAW) welding techniques or the equivalent in vertical, horizontal, overhead and flat position.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of regulations and safety procedures when working at heights.
Knowledge of the equipment used in fabricating and welding metal structures.
Knowledge of welding procedures, practices and codes including trade related math.

Ability to read and interpret blue prints.
Ability to fit up jigs and fixtures prior to welding.
Ability to weld steel/aluminum.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability

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

Post-secondary education/training related to the welding trade environment.

Degree equivalency

Experience in operating a computer using MS office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Health Canada Medical;
Valid Driver’s License;
Willing and able to climb towers and work at heights up to 30 m;
Willing and able to travel for extended periods of time to remote sites via; trucks, boats and aircraft;
Willing and able to work weekends/overtime and travel on short notice;
Willing and able to work in remote sites with rugged terrain and in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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.