Property Services Technician

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Town of Oromocto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Canada is seeking a Property Services Technician responsible for grounds maintenance, snow removal, and equipment operation. This role requires experience in assisting tradespersons and performing maintenance tasks. The department offers a competitive hourly wage of $28.24 to $30.70, along with diverse benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Pension plan

Leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience assisting skilled tradespersons or in a trades environment.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools, power tools, or motorized equipment.
• Experience performing grounds maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting and landscaping.
• Remove snow and ice from roads and sidewalks.
• Operate equipment including skid steers and dump trucks.

Skills

Experience assisting skilled tradespersons

Using hand tools and power tools

Grounds maintenance tasks

Job description

Property Services Technician

Reference number : DND25J-117798-000038

Selection process number : 25-DND-EA-NAST-538321 National Defence

Gagetown (New Brunswick), Oromocto (New Brunswick), Gander (Newfoundland and Labrador), Greenwood (Nova Scotia), Halifax (Nova Scotia)

GL-MAN-04

$28.24 to $30.70 per hour

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Closing date : 4 September 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Important messages

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 yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3 : We will carefully review all 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.

Duties

The main duties of the Trades Helper include but are not limited to :

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, landscaping, and brush clearing, with both manual and powered equipment.
• Remove snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, and other areas using tools and equipment.
• Operate various equipment including skid steers, dump trucks, and snowplows.
• Assist with basic repairs to fences, signs, drainage systems, and paved surfaces.
• Support tradespeople with simple maintenance tasks in a multi-trade environment.

Work environment

Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.

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

We are currently seeking candidates to fill immediate positions in Halifax, NS, as well as anticipatory positions in Greenwood, NS, Gagetown, NB, Oromocto, NB, and Gander, NL. These opportunities are term appointments with the possibility to become indeterminate.

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

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience listed below.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE :

EX 01 : Experience assisting skilled tradespersons or working in a labour / trades environment.

EX 02 : Experience using a variety of hand tools, power tools, or motorized equipment.

EX 03 : Experience performing grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, brush clearing, landscaping, or snow / ice removal.

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

English essential

CO1 : Demonstrating integrity and respect

CO2 : Thinking things through

CO3 : Working effectively with others

CO4 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented

CO5 : Communication

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

Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.

ASSET CERTIFICATION :

• First Aid
• CPR
• General Safety
• Fall / Arrest

ASSET EXPERIENCE :

AEX 01 : Experience with Roads and Grounds Maintenance

AEX 02 : Experience in the maintenance of Airfield grounds.

AEX 03 : Experience operating vehicles or equipment such as tractors, skid steers, snowplows, or dump trucks.

AEX 04 : Experience in the horticulture field.

AEX 05 : Experience driving and backing up a trailer

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 following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups when you apply.

Operational requirements

Willing and able to work overtime, as required; willing and able to be on standby and report to work when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance. Possession of a valid and unrestricted Provincial or Territorial Driver’s Licence. Willing and able to climb ladders, stairs and scaffolds. Willing and able to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions. Willing and able to lift and carry items repetitively weighing up to 30 kgs. Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver’s licence. Must wear PPE in compliance with safety regulations. A fit test will be required for certain PPE. Adherence to Code of Values and Ethics and related policies.

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Other information

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

Our organization will only accept online applications. If limitations prevent online submission, contact us to request an alternative method PRIOR to the closing date.

Depending on the position being staffed, additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required. Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications. You may be contacted for further information or assessments. Ensure a valid email address is provided and monitored.

All information obtained may be used to evaluate applicants. Assessments and questions must remain confidential. Do not share assessment content. You must complete all assessments independently. AI assistance or plagiarism is prohibited throughout the process. If your values do not align with the Code of Values and Ethics, you may be eliminated from consideration.

If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your values do not align with the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and related policies, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.