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 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.
25% Driving, Inspection of Mechanical Rooms on the various bases/sites where Plant equipment is used
40% Prep/Start Up/ Shutdown/Sizing/Scoping/Construction/Preventative Maintenance
10% Dealing with Vendors/Contractors/Outside Units
10% Preparing sites that will have dig permits in the vicinity of Plant equipment
10% Helping Other Trades
5% Computer: Administration and emails
Together, the Department of National Defence (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
The intent of this process is to fill one (1) position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis. A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and may be used to staff identical or similar positions at the Department of National Defence.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
OC1: Red Seal/Journeyperson Steamfitter/Pipefitter as recognized by the Government of Nova Scotia – NSAA -Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency or the equivalent provincial or territorial certification.
EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial high pressure/high temperature steam and condensate return lines systems and associated fixtures/components in teams or minimal supervision environments
English essential
Information on language requirements
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.
EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience installing, maintaining, and inspecting high temperature/high pressure central hot water heating systems
AEX2: Experience installing and repairing Ricwil (PermaPipe) piping systems
AEX3: Field experience assisting other construction trades
AEX4: Experience working with vendors preparing quotes, providing recommendations, and estimates for various projects
AEX5: Experience that demonstrates work performance achievements in the trades
AEX6: Experience using various MS Office and monitoring programs such as Outlook, Word, Defence Resource Management Information System (DRMIS), and Energy Management Control System (EMCS)
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.
Information on employment equity
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Reliability security status
• Valid provincial/territorial drivers’ license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DND 404 driving permit.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, confined spaces, from ladders, scaffolds, and perform heavy lifting/use variety of tools and equipment while following all safety procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Red Seal/Journeyperson Steamfitter/Pipefitter as recognized by the Government of Nova Scotia – NSAA -Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics - Canada.ca, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector- Canada.ca, Directive on Conflict of Interest- Canada.ca, and DAOD 7021-1, Conflict of Interest - Canada.ca.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
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.
▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ 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
▶ 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
▶ 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.
▶ 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.
▶ 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.
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.