Shift Engineer

Update: Corrected typographical errors in the English organizational needs.

Important messages

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

📢 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.
• When answering the screening questions, it is recommended that you use the STAR method:
Situation – Set the scene and provide details, such as your position, a specific example and timelines.
Task/ Action – You can include your area of responsibility, steps you needed to take, and/or took to
address the situation.
Result – The outcome of your actions or the result of your performance.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.
✅ 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. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Work environment

👥 Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the LARGEST and most COMPLEX organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security and stability efforts.

What do we offer❔
🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy other things such as:
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements. 🌿

Please note: the work address is, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa-101 Menin Road, Petawawa ON.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill three (3), English essential, HP-05 positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Petawawa, ON.

This process may also be used to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 3

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)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Possession of (or in process of receiving) a valid Second-Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario OR by another province/ Territory.

Note: Candidates who do not currently possess a valid Second Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario will be required to obtain this certificate prior to appointment. For information on obtaining this certificate, please visit the Technical Standards and Safety Authority website: https://www.tssa.org/en/index.aspx

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
•Experience maintaining and operating pressure boilers and related equipment in a Central Heating (steam plant) environment.
•Experience working with steam, water and condensate systems.
•Experience following heating plant safety practices and procedures

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB / BBB
Bilingual Imperative CBC / CBC

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
•Demonstrating integrity and respect
•Working Effectively with Others
•Thinking Things Through
•Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
•Communication

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

ASSET CERTIFICATION
•Possession of a valid First Class Operating Engineer Standardized Certificate issued by the Province of Ontario or possession of a valid first Class Operating Engineer Certificate issued by another province/territory.
•Possession of certification in First Aid.
•Possession of certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
•Possession of certification in WHMIS (Work Hazardous Materials Information System).

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
•Experience with Co-Generation operation.
•Experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

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 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must possess and maintain a valid class G driver's license issued by the Province of Ontario or provincial/territorial equivalent.
• Willing and able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Willing and able to work overtime, as required.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit.
• Willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Willing and able to work in confined spaces, at heights and perform heavy lifting.
• Willing and able to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

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.

▶ 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.

▶ 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.