Carpenter

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Assessment accommodation

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.

Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

Duties

• Carry out specialized carpentry as well as general labour building maintenance repairs to Parks Canada facilities.
• Conduct and document inspections as part of the code compliance program.
• Provide oversight and training to other Parks Canada staff on the safe operation of a variety of portable and stationary power tools.
• Assist and work together with other trades staff such as plumbers and laborers with their maintenance or construction activities.
• Review/draft statements of work and oversee contractors carrying out work at Parks Canada facilities.
• Fabricate a variety of items/components from wood or other materials in a carpentry shop; construct concrete forms and small buildings, structures and moulds for pre-cast components; and make interior/exterior building alterations.
• Identify, report, and repair building facility deficiencies.
• Travel on major highway in adverse weather conditions.
• Working conditions involve working indoor and outdoor (in all weather conditions)
• Physical work involves bending, crouching, lifting, walking, handling heavy tools.
• Advise on and maintain facilities to appropriate code standards.
• Take leadership role on building/construction projects including the direction of labour staff.
• Assist with snow removal around Parks Canada facilities

What’s in it for you?
• Benefits – Extended medical, dental after 3 months.
• Pension Plan
• Work/life balance — semi-compressed schedule (rotating two week schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on, 3 days off).
• Guaranteed full time hours.
• Opportunity to grow and apply to internal positions across the Public Service.

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one permanent full-time position.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Interprovincial certificate in carpentry (Red Seal) or provincial journeyman certificate in carpentry. Preference may be given to candidates possessing a Red Seal.
• Class 5 driver’s license or provincial equivalent.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Substantial experience in the carpentry trade in a maintenance shop environment;
EX2: Experience in maintenance of residential and light industrial buildings.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of current methods and practices related to structural repair and maintenance;
K2: Knowledge of current codes, statutes, and regulations related to carpentry.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively;
A2: Ability to use and instruct others on carpentry related tools and equipment;
A3: Ability to plan and problem solve;
A4: Ability to review and interpret conceptual plans, building/construction plans;
A5: Ability to work independently and assess and adjust priorities.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Works well with others
PS2: Sound judgement
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Personally connects with people

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in operating a water treatment plant and/or wastewater treatment plant
AEX2: Experience in maintenance of historical buildings
AEX3: Experience in maintenance of outdoor structures/facilities

Conditions of employment

• Reliability status
• Possession and maintenance of a Class 5 driver’s license.
• Willingness to report to work in Rogers Pass, BC
• Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform and/or prescribed protective equipment
• Willingness to work shiftwork, weekends, and/or holidays as required
• Willingness to work and/or travel in varied terrain, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation

Other information

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

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Tips for applicants:
• When answering application questions, be thorough and provide concrete examples. “See resume” is not considered an acceptable answer. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
• Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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