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SR-BOB-09 - Boilermaker / Metal Fabrication, SR-EEW-10 - Electrician (Marine/construction/industrial), SR-EEW-11 - Electronics Technician, SR-ELE-03 - Marine Industrial Worker, SR-ELE-04 - Trades Material Support, SR-EME-09 - Diesel/Mechanical/Weapons Fitter/Mechanic, SR-INM-11 - Instrument Repairman, SR-MAC-09 - Machinist, SR-MAC-11 - Tool and Die, SR-MAM-09 - Maintenance Mechanic (Refrigeration or Oil), SR-MAM-10 - Plant Maintenance, SR-MAN-07 - Lagger / Insulator OR Welder/Moulder/Foundry Worker, SR-MDO-06 - Crane Operator, SR-PIP-08 - Pipefitter, SR-PRW-06 - Sail Maker/Life Raft Repair Technician, SR-PRW-08 - Rigger, SR-SMW-08 - Sheet Metal Worker, SR-SPS-05 - Surface Preparation Worker / Laborer, SR-SPS-06 - Painter, SR-SPS-07 - Electro-plater, SR-WOW-08 - Shipwright/Joiner
$29.00 to $40.57 per hour
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence
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Closing date: 4 September 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:
Marine Industrial Worker
Trades Material Support
Surface Preparation Worker / Laborer
Sail Maker/Life raft Repair Technician
Painter
Crane Operator
Lagger / Insulator
Electro-plater
Welder
Moulder/Foundry Worker
Rigger
Pipefitter
Sheet metal worker
Shipwright/Joiner
Maintenance Mechanic (Refrigeration)
Maintenance Mechanic (Oil)
Machinist
Diesel Fitter / mechanic
Mechanical Fitter
Weapons fitter
Boilermaker / Metal Fabrication
Plant Maintenance
Electrician (Marine/construction/industrial)
Tool and Die
Instrument Repairman
Electronics Technician
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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.
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.
Want to see first hand what it's like to work with us? Take a look at our Instagram and LinkedIn accounts linked above!
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 Esquimalt, British Columbia.
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;
OR
An acceptable combination of education, training, or experience relevant to the position being staffed.
Degree equivalency
- Experience in the field related to the position being staffed.
- Experience will be assessed in terms of the depth, breadth of activities, the complexity and diversity of work handled, relevancy of activities and transferability of the specific skillset required for the position.
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
Information on language requirements
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 11)
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
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
Organizational Needs:
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.
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:
- Willing and able to work overtime, shift, and be on call.
- Willing and able to work in adverse conditions or environments which may include, but not limited to, confined spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions.
- Willingness and able to travel abroad on occasion.
- Required to lift and carry heavy objects, tools and equipment (up to 25 kgs/50lbs and in some case above 35kg/75lbs) throughout worksite and up/down ladders.
- Requirement to work in confined spaces and heights (including climbing of masts).
- Requirement to perform duties at sea (on various classes of ships or submarines).
Conditions of employment
- Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driving permit
- Required to work overtime and shift work.
- Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
- Required to climb vertical ladders, and also access cramped and/or confined spaces.
- Required to work in an environment that may contain High Hazard Industrial chemical or contain noxious fumes.
- Required to conduct at-sea trials in naval vessels, occasionally over a period of days.
- Required to maintain regulated trade certification (such as safety certifications)
- Required to work in dirty and/or noisy environments.
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.
Information on employment equity
- 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:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
- Depth and breadth, and type of work-specific experience;
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
- 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.
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.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
