Dam Keeper (Long Sault Island, Thorne, ON / Temiscaming, QC)

Update: Closing date has been amended to December 9, 2024.

Important messages

𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please submit your request through the contact person identified below. All information received related to accommodations is confidential.

For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

❗ Please note that only those applicants who meet the education and experience criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.

Duties

❗ This type of work requires 100% workplace presence. No telework agreement will be granted.

The Dam Operator will be responsible of (both at the Timiskaming and Latchford dams)
- Operating the dam as per training and operational procedures
- Keeping records of dam operations
- Conducting regular visual inspection of the overall sites
- Conducting snow surveys
- Drafting minor reports for accidents, incidents, complaints and delays in the log book
- Escorting contractors or stakeholders throughout the site
- General maintenance of PSPC grounds and buildings
- Snow clearing on PSPC grounds and operational deck
- De-icing of sluices using both mechanical equipment and hand tools
- Installation, removal and maintenance of waterway barriers (use of boat required)
- Maintaining and servicing of all tools, machinery and equipment
- Maintaining surveillance of marine traffic (if beyond safety barriers or signs)
- Administrative tasks (timesheets, leave or overtime request, mandatory courses, etc)
- Follow all safety protocols and departmental regulations in the performance of their duties

Work environment

✨𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗣𝗖!
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies, and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, our approach to inclusion is simple: we are committed to achieving a competent and representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population we serve, and strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment that enables collaboration and innovation. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Intent of the process

The actual need is to staff one (1) position on Long Sault Island (Thorne, ON /Temiscaming, QC)

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions with various linguistic requirements, security requirements and/or tenure within the Department of Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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)

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➥ A secondary school diploma or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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➥ Experience in the general operation of grass cutting and snow removal equipment.
➥ Experience in operating small boats and operating small outboard engines.
➥ Experience in the operations and maintenance of small engines such as, but not limited to : chain saws, trimmers and generators

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

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➥ Experience in a trade related to the construction industry.
➥ Experience in operating lifting equipment

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➥ Ability to work with computers software such as Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (--A/--A)
❗Note : The criteria for oral proficiency is defined Level A : Understands most speech that deals with concrete and routine topics and is delivered slowly and clearly in standard speech. A person speaking at this level can talk about everyday aspects of routine activities and handle a simple question-and-answer exchange.

Information on language requirements

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➥ Knowledge of basic marine navigational regulation for small pleasure craft.
➥ Knowledge of occupational safe working practices

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➥ Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
➥ Ability to communicate effectively orally.
➥ Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations

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➥ Client Service Competency - Level 1
➥ Judgment
➥ Teamwork

*For more information on Client service: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/corporate/accountability/client-service/competency.html

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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➥ Must work at heights above water, in high risk conditions, and in inclement weather. Including physical functions such as on feet for long periods of time, up and down ladders, lifting up to 50lbs and bending repeatedly.
➥ Willing and able to work overtime as needed
➥ Willing and able to be available on standby during off-duty hours, when it is required by the employer
➥ Required to travel long distances to work and/or training.
➥ Possess a valid driver’s license

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

📌 To apply online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs site. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" above.

📌 Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.

📌 You must be prepared to provide the original or a certified true copy of your educational credentials and proof of citizenship. For candidates with an international degree, Canadian equivalency will also be requested.
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📋 APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step 📋
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🔎 INSTRUCTIONS - When responding to the screening questions, be sure you :

Ⓐ Clearly demonstrate how you meet each criteria (education and experience) by answering the online questions and provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.

Ⓑ Include when the example took place (month-year to month-year), background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

Ⓒ Focus on what you did. When referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.

Ⓓ Validation of the qualifications; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Information provided on your described experience should be supported by your resume.

Ⓔ Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

ⒻThe ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed through your text answers to the questions when submitting your application.
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📋 ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step 📋
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Some assessments may be conducted remotely, including teleconference or videoconference assessments.

❗️Please note that the INTERVIEW will be done at the workplace, at Long Sault Island (Thorne/Temiscaming). Certain exceptions could be granted, such as geographical distance. If, despite the distance, candidates wish to do their interview in person, they will be responsible for travel expenses associated for this selection process.

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 selection process.

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📌 Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

📌 Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

📌 Depending on the number of applicants, department needs, and human resources plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

📌 You must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

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.

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