Bridge Operator – Seasonal

Update: ***EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE***

Important messages

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At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

📌 Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and experience) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

The Bridge Operator will be responsible of
- Enforcing navigation regulations of the canal and operating the bridge as per training and operational procedures
- Keeping records of bridge operation and vessel traffic
- Conducting a inspection at the start of every shift of all operational controls within the control room, overall site inspection of structure
- Drafting minor reports for accidents, incidents, complaints and delays in the bridge log book
- Escorting contractors throughout the site including at heights and in confined spaces
- General cleaning of grounds and buildings
- Maintaining and servicing of all tools, machinery and equipment
- Maintaining surveillance of marine traffic, vehicular and pedestrian traffic related to the lift bridge
- Follow all safety protocals and departmental regulations in the performance of their duties

Work environment

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

The need is to staff two (2) indeterminate seasonal position.

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenure within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada

Positions to be filled: 2

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)

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

Degree equivalency

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Experience
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✔ Experience in operating and maintaining electrical or mechanical equipment
✔ Experience in technical trade mechanical or electrical such as, but not limited to: working on wheel bearings, gears, shafts, motors, hydraulics, limit switches, overhead cranes, rigging and so on.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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Knowledge
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✔ Knowledge of occupational safe working practices

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Competencies
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✔ Client Service – Level 1
✔ Dependability
✔ Judgment
✔ Teamwork

*For more information on Client service: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html

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Abilities
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✔ Ability to communicate effectively orally
✔ Ability to communicate effectively in writing
✔ Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

✔ Must work at heights above water, in high risk conditions, and in inclement weather. Including physical functions such as on feet for long periods of time, up and down ladders, lifting up to 50lbs and bending repeatedly.
✔ During the operational season of the bridge, shift work (12 hours rotation) is mandatory
✔ Willing and able to work overtime as needed
✔ Possess a valid drivers licence
✔ Pass and hold Category 3 medical exam

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

📌 To apply online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs site. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" above.

📌 Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

📌 You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials and proof of citizenship. For candidates with an international degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.

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📋 APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step 📋
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🔎 INSTRUCTIONS - When responding to the screening questions, be sure you :

Ⓐ Clearly demonstrate how you meet each criteria (education and experience) by answering the online questions and provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.

Ⓑ Include when the example took place (month-year to month-year), background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

Ⓒ Focus on what you did. When referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.

Ⓓ Validation of the qualifications; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Information provided on your described experience should be supported by your resume.

Ⓔ Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

ⒻThe ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your text answers to the questions when submitting your application.

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📋 ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step 📋
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A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates. Also note that certain competencies may be assessed globally. This means that candidates may proceed through all the assessment steps, including the reference check phase at which time a global score will then be assigned that will indicate an overall pass / fail.

Some assessments may be conducted remotely, including teleconference or videoconference assessments.

During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the selection process.

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📌 Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

📌 Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

📌 Depending on the number of applicants, department needs, and human resources plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

📌 You must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

📌 Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experiences criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

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.