Hiring Various Skilled Trades : Come join our Defence Team!

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

Job summary

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is seeking various skilled tradespeople for their Defence Team, including electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. This opportunity invites Canadian citizens to apply for future vacancies, contributing to essential services. Ideal candidates will hold Journeyperson certifications and relevant experience in their respective trades.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Provincial or Territorial Journeyperson Certificate in relevant trades.
• Experience in maintenance or installation of trade-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain systems and equipment related to assigned trades.
• Ensure safety compliance while working with various tools and techniques.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Journeyperson Certificate in applicable trade

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Hiring Various Skilled Trades : Come join our Defence Team!

Reference number : DND23J-095100-000014

GL-EIM-10- (Electrician), GL-EIM-11- (Electrician-Linemen or Electrician-intruder alarm), GL-MAM-09- (Refrigeration technician or Locksmith), GL-MAM-10- (Refrigeration technician), GL-MAN-05- (Insulator), GL-PIP-09- (Plumber), GL-PIP-10- (Plumber), GL-WOW-09- (Carpenter), GL-WOW-10- (Carpenter), Supervisors / foremen’s- different groups and levels

28.56 to $41.57 per hour

For the exact hourly rates of pay that correspond to the individual classification listed above please visit the following website :

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

Update : As of October 10th 2023, the organizational need has been amended, please consult this section for such amendments.

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.

If you have experience in any of the following trades, apply today!

Insulator

Locksmith

Carpenter-joiner

Electrician ( including linemen and those specializing in security systems installation)

Refrigeration technician with halocarbon environmental qualification

Pipe fitter or Plumber

We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

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.

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 RPOU Québec (Real Properties Operations Québec), we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction. You’ll enjoy :

A career among a dynamic and dedicated team

Opportunities for advancement

A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures.

Our immediate need is to staff positions in the following locations :

A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may also be established to fill current and future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment in various locations within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

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

EDUCATION

ED1. Possession of a valid applicable provincial / territorial or Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate in one or more of the following : insulator, carpenter-joiner, electrician, electrician and linemen, electrician and electrician specializing in security systems installation, refrigeration technician with halocarbon environmental qualification, pipe fitter or plumber.

• A military DP-2 equivalent qualification for applicable trades.
• NOTE : Applicable trades for a military DP-2 equivalent qualification are Plumbing and Heating Technician, Construction Technician, Electrical Distribution Technician, and Refrigeration and Mechanical Systems Technician.

EXPERIENCE

EX1 : Experience in repair, maintenance, inspection or installation of systems and equipment related to the trade(s) to be filled

Other qualifications may be required relevant to the position being staffed. You may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed.

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

COMPETENCIES

C1. Shows Initiative and Takes Action

C2. Thinks Things Through

C3. Works Effectively with Others

C4. Demonstrates Integrity and Respect

C5. Communication

• Being able to communicate effectively is a skill that allows you to understand and be understood by others. These can include but are not limited to effectively communicating ideas to others and actively listening in conversations.

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

EXPERIENCE

AEX1 : Experience in supervision (for some positions only)

ABILITIES

AA1. Ability to supervise a team (for some positions only)

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

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OR1.Willing and able to travel

OR2.Willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions

OR3.Willing and able to possibly be exposed to noxious fumes and extreme heat and cold conditions.

OR4.Willing and able to work overtime as required.

OR5.Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

OR6.Willing and able to work at heights as required.

OR7.Willing and able to work in confined spaces as required.

OR8.Willing and able to lift up to 25 kg when required.

Depending on the position(s) being staffed, some additional Operational requirements may be required as well as some of the operational requirements listed above may be used as conditions of employment. If this is the case, we will communicate with qualified candidates to inform them of any additional Operational Requirements or Condition of Employments in order to determine interest for these opportunities and assess / confirm whether these additional requirements are met.

Conditions of employment

COE1. Various Security profiles in accordance with position being staffed :

Reliability Security Status

Secret Security Clearance

COE2. Possession of a valid and unrestricted Provincial or Territorial Driver’s Licence, as well as being able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit.

COE3. 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.

It is important to know that all conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment and candidates must continue to meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment. Also, depending on the position to be staffed, other conditions of employment may apply.

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.

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

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.

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

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the 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.

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.

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.