Mechanical Engineering Technician

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 have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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

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

Under the supervision of the Senior Engineer, the Mechanical Engineering Technician shall:

- Carry out reviews of technical deliverables (study reports, drawings and specifications, shop drawings)
- Develop solutions and concepts
- Provide technical advice
- Prepare drawings of mechanical systems
- Inspect mechanical structures and systems
- Supervise construction works

Work environment

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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.
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The Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada will be following the direction from the Office of the Chief Human Resource Officer on the introduction of a common hybrid work model across the federal public service. This common hybrid work model will consist of work on site at least 2–3 days each week, or 40–60% of their regular schedule. You may find more information here: Common hybrid work model for the Federal Public Service - Canada.ca.

In addition to our regional offices, we also have access to a GCcoworking office located in Laval and as well as a work space reserved for PSPC at the Quebec Armoury. For more information on GCcoworking, please consult the following page : GCcoworking: New flexible alternative workplaces for Government of Canada employees - Canada.ca.

Intent of the process

The immediate intention is to fill a vacant position indefinitely.

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be created to fill similar or identical positions within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Quebec Region, for which language profiles, security profiles, duration (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment and term) and terms and conditions of employment varies.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please describe your professional background by providing clear and concrete DETAILS and tell us why you are the best person for this position.

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

EDUCATION:

Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in building services engineering or in another discipline related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EXP. 1 At least five (5) years of experience* in building mechanical systems design.

Definition:
* ''At least five (5) years of experience'', is defined as experience acquired during a work experience or an internship.

EXP. 2 Recent experience** using AutoCad software.

Definition:
** ''Recent experience'' is defined generally as work experience of five (5) years acquired in the last seven (7) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION:

A-1 Diploma of College (DEC) Study in Mechanical Engineering technique.

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:

A-2 Experience in site supervision (participation in site meetings, surveying of existing conditions, site inspections and supervision of work as required).

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE:

A-3 Knowledge of one of the building accreditation systems and processes: LEED, WELL, FITWELL.

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

Various language requirements
French essential or Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

CA.1 Communicate effectively orally
CA.2 Communicate effectively in writing
CA.3. Ability to analyze information and make recommendations related to the building’s mechanical systems.
COM.1 Client Service: Level 1: Delivers high-quality client service
COM.2 Demonstrating integrity and respect
COM.3 Working effectively with others

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

EO-1 Willing and able to visit construction sites and climb ladders and scaffolding.

EO-2 Willing and able to travel by car, train, boat or airplane on occasion.

EO-3 Willing and able to work overtime on short notice, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

REQUIRED CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Possess a 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

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.

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.