Work environment
The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.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 create an inventory of candidates for current and future vacancies with various tenures, linguistic profiles, and security requirements at the Department of National Defence. There is an immediate need to fill one (1), English essential GL INM 11 position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Positions to be filled
2

Important messages
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.▶ 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 GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.▶ 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)▶ 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, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
↪ Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications;
↪ Organizational Needs.We thank all those who apply.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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CO1. 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.
CO2. Possession of a valid Red Seal inter-provincial journeyperson's certification as an Instrumentation and controls technician.
CO3. Employees are required to comply with applicable safety regulations and procedures including wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment

Operational Requirements

OR1. Willing and able to adjust work schedule to meet operational requirements as required.
OR2. Willing and able to work overtime, shift, and be on call.
OR3. Willing and able to work in adverse conditions/environments which may include, but not limited to, confined spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions.
OR4. Willing and able to obtain a departmental vehicle operators permit (DND 404).
OR5. Willing and able to lift up to 20kgs in accordance with safety practices.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a valid Red Seal inter-provincial journeyperson's certification as an Instrumentation and Controls Technician.

Experience
EX1. Experience in the installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of a variety of Building automation control systems.
EX2. Experience troubleshooting and analyzing problems with digital, electronic and pneumatic controls and systems.
EX3. Experience working in a multi-trade team environment.
EX4. Experience using standard computer applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to support administrative and operational tasks.

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.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET EDUCATION
Successful completion of a post-secondary program from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position being staffed.

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ASSET EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience working in an institutional environment.
EX2. Experience in HVAC and refrigeration trades.
EX3. Experience working with military infrastructure.
EX4. Experience interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, plans, and blueprints.
EX5. Experience working with EMCS (Energy Management Control Systems) automation and programming.
EX6. Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
EX7.Experience with air quality and halocarbon management compliance standards.
EX8.Possession of a valid confined space certification.
EX9.Possession of a valid aerial platform certification.
EX10.Possession of a valid fall arrest certification.
EX11.Completion of lockout/tagout training.

As means to support our military families, consideration may first 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.

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

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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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.

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