Ship Repair Trade Inventory

Reference number : DND23J-019423-000442

Selection process number : 23-DND-EA-NAST-514216 National Defence - Royal Canadian Navy / Fleet Maintenance Facility

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

SR-BOB-09 - Boiler and Plate Technician, SR-EEW-10 - Marine / Industrial Electrical Technician and / or Electronics Repairman, SR-EME-10 - Marine Mechanic Technician, SR-MAC-09 - Machinist, SR-MAM-09 - Maintenance Mechanic (Refrigeration), SR-MAM-10 - Maintenance Mechanic, SR-MAN-06 - Marine Insulator, SR-MAN-08 - Combination Welder(HP), SR-MDO-04 - Forklift Operator, SR-MDO-05 - Stationary Engineer Hoisting Plant Operator (OEBI) and Forklift, SR-MDO-06 - Stationary Engineer – Hoisting Plant Operator, SR-PIP-08 - Marine Pipefitter Coppersmith, SR-PRW-04 - Sail and Canvas Worker, SR-PRW-06 - Marine Survival Technician, SR-PRW-08 - Rigging, SR-SMW-08 - Sheet Metal Technician, SR-SPS-06 - Chemical Treatment Technician and / or Marine Treatment Finishing Specialist, SR-SPS-07 - Metal Finisher Technician, SR-WOW-08 - Shipwright

33.46 to $41.58 per hour

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Closing date : 3 August 2024 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

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

List of Ship Repair trades at DND :

Sail and Canvas Worker

Forklift Operator

Stationary Engineer Hoisting Plant Operator (OEBI) and Forklift

Marine Insulator

Chemical Treatment Technician

Marine Treatment Finishing Specialist

Metal Finisher Technician

Marine Survival Technician

Combination Welder (HP)

Stationary Engineer – Hoisting Plant Operator

Marine Pipefitter Coppersmith

Rigging

Sheet Metal Technician

Shipwright

Boiler & Plate Technician

Machinist

Maintenance Mechanic (Refrigeration)

Marine / Industrial Electrical Technician

Electronics Repairman

Marine Mechanic Technician

Maintenance Mechanic

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.

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 to. 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.

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Work environment

At Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) we offer a variety of opportunities for tradespersons, professionals, apprentices, and students to work in a large ship repair yard with approximately 1000 employees. Our civilian and military employees work together to provide agile, quality engineering and technical service to support the Royal Canadian Navy Fleet. The experience and knowledge base learned at FMF is invaluable – work here is hands-on and dynamic and you’ll be able to see your progress and your efforts come to life.

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The Department of National Defence (DND) is committed to building a workplace where all employees thrive, are free to be themselves and are empowered to combine their experiences and skills in new and creative ways. As a result, DND promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit and others (2SLGBTQI+) Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), Women and Persons with disabilities to apply.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill various English essential positions in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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)

Education :

• Possession of a valid Provincial or Territorial Trade Certificate relevant to the position;
• Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of qualification relevant to the position;

An acceptable combination of education, training, or experience relevant to the position being staffed

Experience :

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Experience :

The following or any additional experience can be invoked for any of the positions being staffed :

AEX1 Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

AEX2 Experience working in a ship repair facility

AEX3 Experience working with safety practices and work procedures in an industrial environment.

AEX4 Experience working with an Occupational Health and Safety Committee

AEX5 Experience working or volunteering in a mixed civilian and military environment

AEX6 Experience with Ship Piping Systems.

AEX7 Experience with Ship Ventilation Systems.

AEX8 Experience with Hull Structure repairs.

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

English essential

Competencies :

Shows Initiative and being action-oriented

Thinks Things Through

Demonstrates Integrity and Respect

Working effectively with Others

Communication

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

Abilities :

Ability to lift and carry up to 25kgs / 50lbs

The following qualifications are only applicable to the trades below :

Rigger (SR PRW 08) :

Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 35kg / 75lbs with full range of motion

The following qualifications are only applicable to the trades below :

Electronics Technician (SR EEW 10)

Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics / drawings

Ability to diagnose faults and repair electronic equipment

Ability to use Electronics Troubleshooting Techniques

Ability to apply Digital and Analog Electronics Theory

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

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

The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

As a result of the relocation of a work unit at Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta employees. Employees of UIC 2671 – AETE- 4 Wing Cold Lake may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

As a result of the reduction of training activities at British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), the Department of National Defence is committed to providing access to other work opportunities for BATUS employees. Employees of UIC 7777 – BATUS may be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Managers may establish operational requirements specific to the position being staffed. These requirements will be communicated to the candidates considered for that specific appointment. These requirements may be, but are not limited to, the following :

Conditions of employment

Various security clearance levels, including Secret and reliability.

Managers may establish other conditions of employment specific to the position being staffed. These conditions will be communicated to the candidates considered for that specific appointment.

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.

Asset qualifications can be applied as essential qualifications as identified by the hiring manager.

Additional qualifications may be required for some positions and you may be contacted and asked to submit information or to be further assessed against these qualifications

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.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria :

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.