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.
📌Please Note: If you applied to Selection Process Number 24-DND-EA-IE-529403, Reference Number DND24J-139300-000248, you do not need to reapply. Applications from that process will be transferred to this one.
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 you! 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 to. 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.
Real Property Operations Unit (West) Detachment Cold Lake (RP Ops Det Cold Lake) is made up of Construction Engineering trades and related subject matter experts headed up by the detachment Officer Commanding (OC). Our workforce consists of approximately 100 personnel, 97% of which are civilian with only three military serving in senior management positions. Our tradesperson (technician) workforce continues to be composed of Carpenters/Structural, Electrical Distribution, Plumbing and Heating, Electrical Generating Systems, Water Fuel & environment, Refrigeration & Mechanical, and Roads and Grounds. RP Ops Det Cold Lake also retains specialized departments include Properties, Requirements, Project Management, Planning, Contracts, and Supply.
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:
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
The intent of this process is to fill one (1), English essential HP-04 position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Cold Lake, AB.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
EDUCATION
Possession of a valid Second Class Stationary Engineer's Certificate for the Province of Alberta OR equivalent certification from another province or Territory in Canada.
EXPERIENCE
EX01: Experience in the maintenance and operation of high pressure boilers and related equipment in a Central Heating environment
EX02: Experience using a computer for administrative functions including email and word processing
English essential
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES
C01: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C02: Thinking things through
C03: Working effectively with others
C04: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C05: Communication
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to meet the requirement to work in confined areas such as crawl spaces or at heights.
Reliability Status security clearance
- Must be able to work shift schedule and overtime.
- Must be able to work on the weekend.
- Must be able to travel for training.
- Must be able to work standby, and call-back.
- Must be able to work in physically demanding positions such as confined spaces or heights.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license which is not in a graduated phase or equivalent from another province or territory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DND 404.
- Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.
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.
▶ Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
↪ 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;
↪ Organization Needs.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.
▶ 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.
▶ If at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.
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.