Assistant Shift Engineer

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat seeks candidates for an inventory selection process for future vacancies related to Power Engineering roles in Petawawa, Ontario. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a TSSA certification seeking stable employment in a diverse and inclusive environment. Successful candidates will contribute significantly to the operational excellence of the Department of National Defence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Pension plan

Various leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Valid Power Engineer Class 2 or Class 3 TSSA Certification required.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of heating plants necessary.
• Adaptability to work in various extreme conditions is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of heating plant systems.
• Apply legislation associated with power engineering effectively.
• Follow safety practices relevant to the heating systems.

Skills

Integrity

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Power Engineer Class 2 or Class 3 TSSA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Selection process number : 25-DND-EA-IE-534657 National Defence - Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure & Environment)

Petawawa(Ontario)

HP-03

36.66 to $38.52 per hour

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Who can apply : Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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.

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.

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.

Only applications received directly via the System () will be accepted. If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application.

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.

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.

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 :

A career among a dynamic and dedicated team

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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one English essential position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Petawawa, Ontario.

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 : 1

Information you must provide

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :

OC1. A valid Power Engineer Class 2 or Class 3 Technical Standard Safety Authority (TSSA) Certification.

EXPERIENCE :

EX1. Experience assisting in the operation and maintenance of a Heating Plant

EX2. Experience applying Provincial and Federal legislation associated with power engineering.

EX3. Experience following safety practices relevant to the position.

EX4. Experience using basic Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Definition of Heating Plant - Contains high- and low-pressure boilers, oil and gas burners, pressure vessels, feed water systems, heat exchangers, liquid and gaseous fuel systems, chemical feed systems, compressed air systems, auxiliary equipment and heating systems.

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

COMPETENCIES :

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2. Thinking things through

C3. Working effectively with others

C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented

C5. Communication

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :

AED1. Possession of an interprovincial ticket in relevant field

EXPERIENCE :

AEX1. Experience performing testing, including keeping records for heating equipment.

AEX2. Experience with refrigeration systems

AEX3. Experience with Co-generation power plant

• Definition of Co-generation Power Plant : Co-generation of turbine, heat and electric power plant

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :

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 be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

COE1. Reliability security status

COE2. Must maintain a valid Power Engineer Class 2 or Class 3 Technical Standard Safety Authority (TSSA) certification

COE3. Valid provincial or territorial driver's license.

COE4. Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain the Departmental driver’s license, DND 404.

COE5. Must be able and willing to work shift work and overtime.

COE6. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

COE7. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, in confined spaces, from ladders and scaffolds, and perform heavy lifting.

COE8. Willing and able to travel as required.

COE9. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.