Building Maintenance Technician

Duties
Operates low-pressure steam boilers.Performs water tests for open ad closed loop systems to determine hardness, PH, nitrite chloride, biocide levels and adjust chemical feed rates. Investigates, diagnoses and repairs, maintains, overhauls and/or repairs mechanical systems and equipment. Takes boilers down for cleaning and inspection. Put boilers back into service.Operates, maintains, repairs and calibrates the building management control system.Assists in the implementation of new laboratory projects, major and minor by reviewing drawing, estimated material and participating as a member of the on-site technical support team.

Work environment
We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, strong and active Diversity Networks, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Our workforce is rich in unique identities, experiences and perspectives which are the foundation of our collective talent and strength!

Intent of the process
A pool of qualified candidates will be established. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments, and/or assignments.The immediate need is to staff one (1) indeterminate position with an English essential language profile.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual’s competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision.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 staffing process.We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Hiring organization contact” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.Depending on the number of applicants and CFIA's needs, volume management strategies (e.g., top-down approach, cut-off scores, or random selection) may be used. Candidates will be informed if such a strategy is applied. When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning some of the qualifications. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume may only be used to validate this information. Incomplete responses to the screening questions, e.g. “please see resume”, could result in your application being rejected.Any interactions during the selection process, both written and verbal may be used in your evaluation.

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Reliability Status security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process. Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe following conditions of employment are required for an appointment:
• Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct.
• Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy.
• Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
• Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment:
• Willing and available to travel, as required.
• Willing and available to work shifts.
• Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).
• Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
• To have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing.
• To use prescribed and provided respiratory equipment that meets the respiratory program requirements; to undergo fit testing (e.g. may need to be clean-shaven, depending on the respirator design).
• Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions.
• Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions including at heights, on and over water, aboard vessels in adverse weather and varying light conditions.
• Willing and able to carry and wear 20 kg of protective equipment while performing duties.

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ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONEEd1 - 5th Class Power Engineer Standardized CertificateIf you are selected for further consideration in this staffing process, you will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEEE1 - *Recent experience operating, maintaining and repair of commercial and/or institutional building system such as boilers, chillers, HVAC systems and compressors.EE2 - *Recent experience operating a variety of specialized maintenance tools and equipment for the operation, maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment including boiler chemical test kits, gauges, meters and analyzers.EE3 - *Recent experience in general plumbing including replacing taps and sinks, repairing urinals and toilets.EE4 - *Recent experience in general carpentry such as measuring, cutting, joining materials. Fitting and installing trim, moulding and hardware.*Recent experience is defined as the performance of duties for a minimum period of one year within the past three years.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGEEK1 - Knowledge of basic HVAC system principals (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and automation.EK2 - Knowledge of low-pressure steam and hot water producing boilers, auxiliary and associated equipment.EK3 - Knowledge of best practices for preventative and corrective maintenance of building systems, machinery and equipment.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES AND SKILLSEA1 - Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment and systems.
EA2 - Ability to read mechanical schematics and diagrams.
EA3 - Ability to work in a team.
EA4 - Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL SUITABILITYEPS1 - Flexibility
EPS2 - Initiative
EPS3 - Judgement
EPS4 - Effective interpersonal communication
EPS5 - Client service

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential - You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

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ASSET EDUCATIONAEd1 - Possessing formal training in any of the following professional trades would be considered an asset:
• Gasfitter
• Plumber
• Electrician
• Machinist
• Steamfitter/Pipefitter
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSA representative workforce is a core priority for the CFIA. First consideration for an appointment may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate they belong to one of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups (self-declaration): Indigenous Peoples, Women, Members of Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.Note that the CFIA has chosen to adopt the Accessible Canada Act definition of Disability for self-declaration, which includes any physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation – whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society. Please apply this definition when completing the Self-Declaration Form for Members of Employment Equity Groups as part of your application.

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