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Reference number
PEN26J-013988-000512
Selection process number
2026-PEN-EA-QUE-202707
Location
Cowansville (Québec),
Donnacona (Québec),
Drummondville (Québec),
La Macaza (Québec),
Laval (Québec),
Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines (Québec)
Salary
$41.17 to $43.25 per hour
Level
HP-04 - 💲A Correctional Service Specific Duty Allowance: $2140 per year + An Inmate Training Differential could apply depending on the position, and subject to change: 7% + Shift and weekend premiums may also apply depending on the position
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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About the position
Duties
Operation, maintenance, repair and renovation of equipment and systems, including high-pressure hot water and steam boilers, heat distribution systems, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, potable water storage tanks, water distribution networks, fire pumps, heat pumps, standby diesel generators, wastewater stabilization ponds, as well as mechanical systems, components and installations that ensure a healthy environment and appropriate indoor conditions for occupants, managers, staff and inmates at Correctional Service Canada (CSC) institutions.
Work environmentThe Technical Services of institutions in the Quebec region at the Correctional Service of Canada is a stimulating and dynamic environment and his mission is to ensure the operation, compliance and sustainability of the prison complex. The facilities we manage are diverse such as buildings and structures, electrical and mechanical systems, infrastructures, generators, oil tanks, thermal power stations, water treatment and purification plants to name only those.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of results and invitations to assessments. To that end, candidates must ensure a valid email address is included in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email) and frequently check their inbox and JUNK/SPAM folders. It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
Important messages
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.
Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
• Reliability and Security: Reliability status.
• Valid driver’s license
• Requirement to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kg utilizing basic safe lifting techniques
• Candidate must maintain valid occupational certification associated with the specific trade
Operational Requirements
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations
• Willingness to work within correctional facilities
• Willingness to work with and/or instruct inmates where applicable
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, shift-work for a 24/7 institutional establishment
• Willingness to perform duties at any of the locations within the cluster for which this position serves
• Requirement to comply with applicable Occupational Health and Safety codes and regulations
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :
Qualified under the Boiler and Pressure Vessel regulations of the Province of employment for the operation of any boilers in the employer's workplace that this position may be responsible for operating as a shift engineer. Minimum Power Engineer Certification requirement is fourth ( 4th) class, with a third (3rd) class or better required at some sites.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience operating a high-pressure steam or hot water plant, or an energy distribution facility within a manufacturing, industrial, or institutional environment.
COMPETENCIES:
•Thinking things through
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Sense of responsibility
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - French essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
Hold a Stationary Engine Mechanic Certificate ( Class A or B - Refrigeration Equipment) issued by Emploi-Québec to work on heat pumps and geothermal systems.
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.
Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
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.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
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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