Pipefitter

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

A new process has been posted:

Reference number: DND20J-020920-000089
Selection process number: 20-DND-EA-RCN-451181

We encourage you to apply before the closing date of 17 May 2020.

Important messages

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.

PLEASE NOTE that is inventory will be closing. A new process has been posted:

Reference number: DND20J-020920-000089
Selection process number: 20-DND-EA-RCN-451181

We encourage you to apply before the closing date of 17 May 2020.


The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage you to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences you acquired through a career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

Applicants must apply on-line.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 different 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. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

The inventory will be used to establish a candidate pool for filling current and future vacancies with various tenures (term, indeterminate, casual).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

In possession of a journey person Red Seal certificate in the area of Pipefitting/Steamfitting or TQ equivalent ( Trades Qualification Ticket )

Minimum two years experience and/or training in all aspects of Piping trade as it applies to general repair and maintenance of marine vessels

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the pipefitting trade.

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in an industrial environment.

Ability to interpret drawings,blue prints, sketches and samples.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Initiative
Flexibility

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

Experience working in a marine industrial environment such as a shipyard.
Experience working on submarines such as the Victoria Class.
Experience working on Marine Naval ships such as Halifax class frigates which are considered surface ships.
Experience with Victoria Class first level class systems/components.

Organizational needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

Operational requirements:
Willing and able to work overtime and shift work.
Willing and able to travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliablity and security: Various (including Reliability, Secret)

Must meet and maintain the conditions below throughout employment:

Willing and able to work in cramped and/or confined spaces.
Willing and able to carry up to 25 kgs and climb vertical ladders.
Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Other information

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through your resume, cover letter, and/or in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.
Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in a cover letter or screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

A written exam may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates whose applications are retained for further consideration may be required to travel to attend an interview or for the administration of a test. If you are asked to travel in relation to this appointment process, you should direct any questions you have about travel entitlements to the hiring organization, when contacted, and they will provide you with the necessary information.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses associated with assessment.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.