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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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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

↪ Insulator
↪ Carpenter-joiner
↪ Electrician ( including linemen and those specializing in security systems installation)
↪ Refrigeration technician with halocarbon environmental qualification
↪Fixed machinery mechanic with halocarbon environmental qualification
↪ Pipefitter or Plumber

We look forward to receiving your application!
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📢 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.

If you would like to learn more about the National Defense mandate, we invite you to consult the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/mandate.html

What do we offer?

👍 At RPOU Québec (Real Properties Operations Québec), we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction. 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.

Our immediate need is to staff positions in the following locations:
↪ St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu
↪ Montréal
↪ Valcartier
↪ Bagotville

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may also be established to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent),operational requirements, and conditions of employment within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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EDUCATION

High school diploma from a province or Canadian territory or the equivalence recognized by Ministry of Education and Education Quebec with a certificate of qualification in one of the construction-related areas issued by Quebec employment. Electricity, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, plumbing, plumbing/heating, drinking water/water treatment, electronic safety systems, welding, refrigeration of the section's application area.

OR

QL6A or DP3A ( Officer Developmental Period 3A) qualification (Rank of Sergeant) from the construction military engineer trade.

AND

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as an insulator OR carpenter-joiner OR electrician OR electrician and linemen OR electrician and electrician specializing in security systems installation OR refrigeration technician with halocarbon environmental qualification OR fixed machinery mechanic with the mention environmental qualification: Halocarbons OR pipe fitter, in the scope of the section.

Degree equivalency

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EXPERIENCE

EX1. Relevant* experience in repair, maintenance, inspection OR installation of systems and
equipment related to their specific specialization

EX2. Relevant* experience in the supervision of personnel

*Relevant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities that were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

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KNOWLEDGE

K1. Knowledge of standards, codes and legislation related to the field of construction;

K2. Knowledge of the rules in health and safety on construction sites.

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COMPETENCY

C1.Action oriented and initiative;

C2.In-depth reflexion;

C3.Demonstrate integrity and respect;

C4.Work effectively with others.

C5.Communication ( oral/Written)

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ABILITIES

A1. Ability to make calculations, estimates and to evaluate or write statement of work;

A2. Ability to use computer software (Word, Excel);

A3. Ability to supervise a team.

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

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EDUCATION

Training in personnel and project management.

Degree equivalency

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as an insulator

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as a carpenter-joiner

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as an electrician specialization (including linemen OR those who specialize in the installation of security systems)

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as a stationary machinery mechanic

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as a refrigeration technician with halocarbon environmental qualification

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as a fixed machinery mechanic with the mention environmental qualification: Halocarbons

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as a pipefitter

Possession of a valid applicable provincial or interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate valid as a plumber

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EXPERIENCES (ASSET)

AEX1. Relevant* experience in managing projects or multidisciplinary work;
AEX2. Complementary work experience related to the insulator specialization.
AEX3. Complementary work experience related to the carpenter-joiner specialization
AEX4. Complementary work experience related to the Electrician specialization (including linemen and those who specialize in the installation of security systems)
AEX5. Complementary work experience related to the specialization of fixed machinery mechanic.
AEX6. Additional work experience related to the specialization of refrigeration technicien with the mention environmental qualification: Halocarbons.
AEX7. Complementary work experience related to the specialization of fixed machinery mechanic with the mention environmental qualification: Halocarbons
AEX8. Complementary work experience related to the pipefitter specialization.
AEX9. Complementary work experience related to the plumber specialization.

*Relevant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities that were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Department of National Defence is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in nontraditional occupations) would be considered.

As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

Information on employment equity

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates may have to travel on different work sites;

Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions;

May be exposed to noxious fumes and extreme heat/cold conditions;

Willingness to work overtime as required and on short notice;

Answer to emergency call back outside business hours.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪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. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.
↪ 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.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
↪ Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
↪ Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.

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

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. Should you have a disability or an exceptional circumstance that requires an alternative application method, please contact us for guidance.

▶ 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.

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