Water, Fuels and Environmental Technician – Lead Hand

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal government department in North Bay is seeking a qualified candidate for a permanent position involving the operation and maintenance of water distribution and fuel systems. The ideal candidate will possess necessary certifications and demonstrate bilingual communication skills. Emphasis on previous experience in relevant fields is crucial. The role supports Canadian Armed Forces operations and offers a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Possession of Ontario Provincial Ministry of Environment Class 2 Water Distribution and Supply certificate AND TSSA Petroleum Mechanic 3 certification.
• Possession of CAF Water Fuel and Environmental Technician Development Phase 2 qualification, or equivalent.
• Experience operating and maintaining water distribution and fuel systems.
• Bilingual – imperative (CBC/CBC).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the civilian workforce supporting the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Be assessed continuously for future vacancies.

Job description

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.

Assessment Accommodation

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. This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies. Candidates will only be assessed once and re‑applications to the inventory will not be considered.

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.

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. DND fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, develop your talents, progress in your career, and have long‑term job satisfaction.

Intent of the Process

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in North Bay, Ontario. A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures, language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be Filled

1

Information You Must Provide

Your résumé.

Occupational Certification

• Option 1: Possession of an Ontario Provincial Ministry of Environment (MOE) Class 2 Water Distribution and Supply certificate AND possession of a valid Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Petroleum Mechanic 3 (PM3) certification.
• Option 2: Possession of a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Water Fuel and Environmental Technician (WFE) Development Phase 2 qualification, or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience operating and maintaining water distribution systems.
• Experience operating and maintaining fuel systems.
• Bilingual – imperative (CBC/CBC).

Competencies

• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action‑oriented.
• Thinking things through.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Communication.

Asset Qualifications

• Experience working with Federal Storage Tank regulations.
• Experience operating and maintaining wastewater collection systems.
• Experience in the handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Experience supervising others.
• Possession of a pool operator certification.
• Successful completion of spill response training.
• Possession of a provincial MOE Class 1 or 2 wastewater collection certificate.
• First aid certification.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS) training.
• Aerial lift equipment training.
• Confined space entry training.
• Large spill training.

Organizational Needs

• The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada’s population.
• Selecting 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.
• Support may first be given to the spouses or common‑law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Operational Requirements

• Willing and able to work overtime, including weekends.
• Willing and able to be on a call‑in list and asked to respond after hours within one hour of being called in.
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment used in a construction/maintenance environment.
• Work may include, but is not limited to, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, sitting, color determination, speaking and listening, and working in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time.
• Willing and able to lift and carry heavy equipment in small, cramped locations.

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability status security clearance.
• Option 1: Possess and maintain a provincial Ministry of Environment (MOE) Class 2 Water Distribution and Supply certificate AND possess and maintain a valid Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Petroleum Mechanic 3 (PM3) certification, or equivalent.
• Option 2: Possess a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Water Fuel and Environmental Technician (WFE) Development Phase 2 qualification, or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a class G or class 5 provincial or territorial driver’s license.
• Acceptable driver’s abstract within 30 days of request, dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the request.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Department of National Defence driver’s license (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.

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

Preference

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.

Closing Statement

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