About the position
Work environmentTogether, 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
The immediate need is to fill two (2) English essential positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis at Halifax, Nova Scotia. This process will also be used to fill one (1) position on a temporary basis at Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
A pool of essentially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled
2
Important messages
▶ 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.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ 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.
▶ 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. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
-A valid Power Engineer Class 2 or Class 3.
-Valid provincial or territorial driver's license.
-Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain the Departmental Driver’s License, DND 404 (applicable only to HP-03 positions).
-Must be able and willing to work shift work and overtime.
-Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, protective footwear, etc.
-Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, in confined spaces, from ladders and scaffolds, and perform heavy lifting.
-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.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: HP-03 Only
Minimum A valid Power Engineer Class 3 Certification.
OC2: HP-04
Minimum A valid Power Engineer Class 2 Certification.
Applicants must register with the jurisdiction, within the province of work if you do not possess a certification for the jurisdiction.
EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience assisting in the operation and maintenance of a Heating Plant*
OR
EX2: Experience operating a Heating Plant*
EX3: Experience applying Provincial and Federal legislation associated with power engineering.
EX4: Experience following safety practices relevant to the position.
EX5: Experience using basic Microsoft Office Suite (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.
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2: Thinking things through.
C3: Working effectively with others.
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C5: Communication*.
*Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allow you to understand and be understood by others.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1: Possession of an interprovincial ticket in relevant field.
AOC2: A valid Power Engineer Class 1 Certification.
ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience performing testing, including keeping records for heating equipment.
AE2: Experience with refrigeration systems.
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.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Learn more about assessment accommodation.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
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.
