Stationary Engineer & Heating Plan Operator

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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.

This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.

📢 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.
• Provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience using the STAR method outlined below:
⭐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

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. 

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill two (2) French essential positions.

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

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Note: Preference will be given to eligible 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.

Note: In support of Strong, Secure, Engages initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

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

EDUCATION
For level HP-03
EDU1.Diploma of Vocational Studies in Stationary Engine Mechanics with a valid Power Engineer certificate as 4th (fourth) Class Stationary Engineer.

EDUCATION
For level HP-04
EDU1. Diploma of Vocational Studies in Stationary Engine Mechanics with a valid Power Engineer certificate as 2nd (second) Class Stationary Engineer.

EDU2. Possess a class B ticket in refrigeration equipment (Essential for St-Jean only).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience in the functioning and control of high-pressure and low-pressure steam installation.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect;
C2. Thinking things through;
C3. Working effectively with others;
C4. Showing initiative and being action oriented;
C5. Ability to communicate orally.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AEDU1. Complementary certification/professional training related to the position.
AEDU2. Possess a valid Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) certificate.
AEDU3. Possess a valid certificate as 1st (first) Class Stationary Engineer.
AEDU4. Possess a valid certificate as 3rd (third) Class Stationary Engineer.
AEDU5. Possess a valid Class A or B refrigeration equipment certificate.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
For the HP-04 only:
AEX1. Experience or training in one or more of the following areas: welding, electricity, instrumentation and control, plumbing, piping or mechanical maintenance.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
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.

As a result of the reduction of training activities at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for BATUS employees. Employees of UIC 7777 – BATUS may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

Operational requirements
Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.
Must be willing and able to work on rotating shifts of 12 hours, on a 24/7 basis.
Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the Departmental driver’s license, DND 404.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security level: reliability

Obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s license, DND 404.

Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license from the province of Quebec or equivalent issued by another Canadian province or territory.

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

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. 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

▶ 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.

▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

▶ Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection 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.

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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