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.
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.
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.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page/how-to-request-assessment-accommodation.html
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📌The first applications could be collected from the inventory as early as June 12th 2025. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.
This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period. Apply early to be considered for immediate vacancies.
Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.
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📢 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 you!
↪ Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
♦ Please provide complete and thorough details of your education and experience.
♦ Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
❗You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
✅Please provide a detailed response using the STAR method outlined below:
⭐Situation - Set the scene and provide details, such as your position, a specific example and timelines.
⭐Task/ Action - You can include your area of responsibility, steps you needed to take, and/or took to address the situation.
⭐Result - The outcome of your actions or the result of your performance
🛑 Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.
Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications.
↪ If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
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🌿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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The Water, Fuel and Environment Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of water, fuel, and environmental systems and equipment at Department of National Defence facilities. This includes potable water systems, sewage and stormwater infrastructure, petroleum storage and distribution systems, and environmental monitoring and spill response. The technician conducts routine testing, operates computerized control systems, and ensures compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations. Duties also involve responding to hazardous material incidents, overseeing contractor work, maintaining safety equipment, and supporting environmental investigations. The role requires technical expertise in mechanical systems, environmental protection, and safety protocols, and involves physically demanding tasks in varied and sometimes hazardous conditions.
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Together, 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 Real Properties Operations (RPOps) Atlantic, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in 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
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The intent of this process is to fill one (1) immediate position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence, in Halifax only.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
❗ Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.
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EDUCATION
EDU1. Level 1 certification in Water or Wastewater Treatment recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (or equivalent provincial certification)
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Acceptable equivalent such as, Canadian Armed Forces Trade Qualification Level 5 as a Water Fuel Environment Technician
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EXPERIENCE
EX1. Experience in the operation, maintenance, inspection and repair of water or wastewater systems and associated equipment, such as, pumps, compressors/blowers, motorized valves, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and process analyzers
EX2. Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings and process flow diagrams.
English essential
Information on language requirements
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COMPETENCIES
CO1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
CO2. Thinking things through
CO3. Working effectively with others
CO4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
CO5. 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.
❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application
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ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1. Petroleum Mechanic Certification.
AOC2. Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change Class 2 Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Certification
AOC3. American Petroleum Institute (API) Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector Certification.
AOC4. Level II Certification recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change in Water or Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection
AOC5. Certified Pool Operators Course from Recreation Facility Association of Nova Scotia, or experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, inspection and repair of aquatic recreation facilities/equipment
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ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1. Experience in confined space entries
AEX2. Experience in Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Spill Response
AEX3. Experience in the operation, maintenance, installation, inspection and repair of petroleum storage systems
AEX4. Experience using Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel and Outlook
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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 following EE designated groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and visible minorities.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
🍁 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.
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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1. Willing and able to work overtime and respond to emergency call-outs after normal working hours
OR2. Willing and able to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions
OR3. Willing and able to report to different work sites throughout the Units area of responsibility.
OR4. Willing and able to attend all training as required
OR5. Willing and able to stand, climb, walk, lift, bend, pull and push, reach and crouch in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time
OR6. Willing and able to obtain certification in First Aid (standard certification level)
OR7. Willing and able to obtain Level II operator certification from Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change in Water and Wastewater Treatment, within one year of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
COE1. Possession of a valid and unrestricted Provincial Driver’s Licence
COE2. Willing and able to travel occasionally
COE3. Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DND 404 driver’s licence
COE4. Requirement to work in physically demanding environments which may include lifting up to 25 kg, climbing ladders and working from heights, working in confined spaces
COE5. Requirement to wear or utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment in compliance with safety regulations, such as a SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus), which will require fit testing every 3 years
COE6. May be a requirement to work overtime and be available on standby during off duty hours, if needed.
COE7. 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.
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
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🍁 https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049
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🍁 https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627
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🍁 https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
❗Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.
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▶ The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position. Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.
▶ If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the PSRS online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ 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.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ 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.
↪ Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the 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, breadth, 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.
▶ 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
🍁 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.
For more information, and before you begin your application, please visit:
✨ 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
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.