Shift Engineer

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

As part of your duties, you will have to perform maintenance, alteration and repair of steam plant boilers and related equipment, potable water systems, fire protection systems and equipment, emergency power generating systems, refrigeration systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, steam distribution systems and hot water distribution systems. You could also be needed to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and operate high pressure steam boilers and steam distribution and utility distribution equipment in the heating plant.

Work environment

Operation, maintenance, repair and alterations to high pressure steam boilers, heat distributions systems, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, potable water storage and distribution systems, fire protection pump systems, heat pumps, standby diesel generator systems, and sewage lagoon systems of mechanical systems,components and equipment providing environmental services and conditions for the occupants, managers, staff and inmates of an institution of the Correctional Service Canada.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be set to fill the temporary or permanent operational needs in the Correctional Service Canada at La Macaza Institution.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Qualified under the Boiler and Pressure Vessel regulations of the Province of employment for the operation of any boilers in the employer’s workplace that this position may be responsible for operating as a shift engineer. Minimum Power Engineer Certification requirement is fourth (4th) class, with a third (3rd) class or better required at some sites.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in operating high pressure steam or hot water or distribution power plants in a manufacturing, industrial or instritutional environment.

Experience in assessing and troubleshooting a variety of problems with complex mechanical, electrical, control and monitoring systems.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel to various locations.
Willingness to work within correctional facilities.
Willingness to work with/or instruct inmates where applicable
Willingness to work overtime, holidays and shift-work for a 24/7 institutional establishment.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Attention to detail
Team spirit
Sense of responsibility
Leadership

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Reliability security clearance
Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kilograms.
Valid driver’s license.

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

You will have to 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.