Appliance Mechanic

Appliance Mechanic

Reference number : DND24J-015097-000413

Selection process number : 24-DND-EA-NAST-521961 National Defence - Infrastructure and Environment - Real Property Operations

Comox (British Columbia)

GL-MAM-08

32.20 to $35.01 per hour

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Closing date : 23 July 2024 - 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.

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. 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.

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

The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Comox, British Columbia. 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 : 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :

• Possession of a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate in the following field :

Appliance Service Technician

Additional endorsement in the following areas :

Applicable electrical endorsement

Gas Appliance Service Technician

EXPERIENCE :

Experience in the installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial appliances and kitchen equipment (including but not limited to ranges, dishwashers, garburators, a variety of ovens, steamers, deep fryers).

Experience in using Microsoft Office suite (including Excel, Outlook, and Word).

Experience in sourcing parts and equipment for repair and replacement.

Experience will be assessed in terms of the depth and breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled, as well as the level of autonomy demonstrated.

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

English essential

COMPETENCIES :

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Safety oriented

Communication

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE :

Experience in using the Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS) or similar SAP platform.

Experience in maintaining installed pressure washers and vacuums.

ASSET COMPETENCIES :

Leadership

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS :

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups : Aboriginal persons, 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.

As a result of workforce adjustment, affected indeterminate DND employees within the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE - UIC 2671) at 4 Wing Cold Lake or within the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS – UIC 7777) at Canadian Forces Base Suffield will be appointed or deployed to positions for which they are qualified ahead of other candidates.

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing and able to attend all training as required.

Willing and able to travel as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possess and maintain a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate as an Appliance Service Technician with additional endorsement in the following areas : Applicable electrical endorsement and Gas Appliance Service Technician.

Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted provincial driver’s licence valid in the province of work.

Willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as but not limited to safety boots, hard hat, respirator, ear and eye protection) in accordance with safety requirements, policy, or regulations.

Willing and able to repetitively lift and carry items weighing up to 30 kgs in accordance with general safety practices.

Willing and eligible to obtain and maintain a Departmental driver’s licence (DND 404).

Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Willing and able to be on standby and report to work as required.

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.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. 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.

Note :

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

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, maybe used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, maybe used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.