Building Maintainer / Operator

Building Maintainer / Operator

Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Assets and Security Management Directorate

Closing date : February 26, 2026 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Reference number

ICA26J-121196-000028 Selection process number

26-ICA-ATL-OE-VAR-ASMD-007 Location

Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) Salary

$34.31 to $37.26 per hour - Salary under review Level

GL-MAM-09 Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada Organization information

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About the position

Duties

Reporting to the Chief of Building Systems, the incumbent ensures the safe, efficient and proper day-to-day operation of all heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; high- and low-pressure steam systems; central sanitation and distribution sterilization systems; compressed air systems; and laboratory water systems. The incumbent also performs maintenance and minor repairs on a wide range of refrigeration, HVAC, boiler plant, and laboratory / scientific equipment, including the Trane centrifugal water chillers, steam boilers, refrigerators, freezers (both standard and Ultra-low-temperature types), cold rooms and incubators, ice machines, laboratory water treatment equipment, the hazardous waste incinerators, and biowaste cooking equipment; and performs other duties. Work environment

We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, strong and active Diversity Networks, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Our workforce is rich in unique identities, experiences and perspectives which are the foundation of our collective talent and strength! Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, various conditions of employment and / or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and / or assignments. The immediate need is to staff a temporary position with an English Essential language profile. Important messages

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual’s competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision.During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Hiring organization contact” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.Depending on the number of applicants and CFIA's needs, volume management strategies (e.g., top-down approach, cut-off scores, or random selection) may be used. Candidates will be informed if such a strategy is applied. When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning some of the qualifications. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume may only be used to validate this information. Incomplete responses to the screening questions, e.g. “please see resume”, could result in your application being rejected.Any interactions during the selection process, both written and verbal may be used in your evaluation.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process. Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration.

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The following conditions of employment are required for an appointment :

• Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct.
• Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy.
• Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
• Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment :
• Willing and available to work shifts.
• Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).
• Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
• To have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.
• To use prescribed and provided respiratory equipment that meets the respiratory program requirements; to undergo fit testing (e.g. may need to be clean-shaven, depending on the respirator design).
• Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions.
• Willing and able to carry and wear 20 kg of protective equipment while performing duties.
• To successfully complete Fall Arrest and Rescue Training.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONEEd1 - A Fourth-Class Prince Edward Island Power Engineer Certificate or higher, or an equivalent certificate from another province that is eligible for transfer to Prince Edward Island.If you are selected for further consideration in this staffing process, you will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.

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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEEE1 Experience in the operation and maintenance of a lower pressure hot water heating plant

EE2 Experience in the operation and maintenance of a high‑pressure steam plantESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGEEK1 Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of building heating systems and equipment

EK2 Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Programs theory, practice and applications

EK3 Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations relevant to the maintenance and operations of building mechanical systemsESSENTIAL ABILITIES AND SKILLSEA1 Ability to troubleshoot mechanical system failures and malfunctions to initiate or propose solutions

EA2 Ability to work under pressure

EA3 Ability to read mechanical schematics and diagramsESSENTIAL PERSONAL SUITABILITYEPS1 Flexibility

EPS2 Initiative

EPS3 Client Service Orientation

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date English essential - You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date ASSET EDUCATIONAEd1 A recognized occupational certificate in a related skilled trade (e.g., plumbing, electrical, electro mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, industrial mechanic, millwright)

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Our commitment

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.

At the CFIA this commitment goes beyond the hiring process. We are committed to ensuring that all employees have equal, barrier-free access to opportunities; that they can work to the best of their abilities and fully participate in work events. Recognizing where situations require accommodations, we have established several supports and services in the workplace which help to ensure a fair, timely and consistent approach to access.

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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 if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

Respond to a text question addressing the following

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name :  Denver Clinton / Facility Manager

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Date modified : 2026-02-10