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About the position
DutiesThis position is responsible for supervising a team that performs day to day preventative maintenance and inspections, as well as repairs on a variety of mechanical building systems.
The incumbent will allocate work to a team of multi-disciplinary facility workers and may be required to act as the liaison between AAFC and trades personnel. The incumbent will require the skill of using a variety of diagnostic equipment and to also have an understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles.
Work environmentAs one of the 20 research sites in Canada, the Brandon Research & Development Centre is located in Brandon, Manitoba. The Brandon site is responsible for conducting various agricultural research studies for the Government of Canada.
This position works in conjunction with a staff of up to four (4) other employees to support the research by ensuring that the facilities and infrastructure are maintained in accordance with regulated maintenance and codes as well by meeting the requirements of the research programs at the Brandon Research & Development Centre.
Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one (1) indeterminate position with an English essential linguistic profile.
A pool of candidates may be established from this process to staff similar positions with various tenures, language requirements, work locations and security requirements within AAFC.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
As one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is proud to celebrate our achievement in creating a diverse, respectful, and positive workplace where all employees are valued and recognized for their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We are dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. We also have various employee diversity networks dedicated to ensuring that our department continues to grow as an inclusive employer.
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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Possession of a valid, class five (5) Manitoba driver’s license, or other provincial/territorial equivalency.
-The person selected for the position of Assistant Facilities Manager must agree to work on call to respond to urgent issues related to the operation of the facilities, 24 hours a day, on a rotating schedule.
-Ability and willingness to respond to automated alerts from building automation systems {BAS), security systems, or other monitoring systems, and to attend the work site as required.
-Ability and willingness to report to the work site within a reasonable timeframe when responding to after-hours emergencies or urgent operational issues.
Operational Requirements
-Ability and willingness to work in variable weather conditions such as noisy, humid, hot, cold, and/or wet conditions.
-Ability and willingness to work overtime and be on call outside of core work hours.
-Ability and willingness to wear designated/certified personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
-Ability and willingness to work from heights.
-Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces.
Supporting employment continuity, by prioritizing AAFC employees impacted by workforce adjustment for job opportunities.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education:
A secondary school diploma.
At a later stage in the selection process, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your educational credentials.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Occupational Certification:
Possession of or Qualification for:
A valid applicable Provincial/Territorial Trade certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate of Qualification that is applicable to the position being staffed.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Plumbing;
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Mechanic (Commercial);
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright);
- Power Engineer;
- Industrial Electrician;
- Instrumentation and Control Technician.
Experience:
-Experience supervising a team.
-Experience maintaining various building mechanical systems.
-Experience inspecting building operating systems and structures.
-Experience planning, scheduling and coordinating the work of service providers responsible for operations and maintenance activities that involve a number of trades.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge:
-Knowledge of maintenance requirements in the operation of a large facility such as, but not limited to, plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry, and refrigeration.
-Knowledge of the Canadian National building code and the Canadian National fire code.
Competencies:
-Adaptability
-Initiative
-Team Leadership
-Concern for Safety
-Interactive Communication
-Judgment
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential - You are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of your choice.
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
-Five (5) or more years of experience as a certified Red Seal tradesperson in the candidate’s qualified trade.
-Experience operating a building automation system.
-Experience operating small equipment such as: skid steer, forklift, small tractor, lawnmower.
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.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups, as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.
Learn more about employment equity.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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